Trip from Malone, FL to Jacksonville, FL

Drive Time

3h 39m

Distance

238.6 mi

384 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

Loading...

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 27m ★
6 AM
3h 40m
8 AM
4h 5m
10 AM
3h 49m
12 PM
3h 46m
3 PM
3h 50m
5 PM
4h 4m
8 PM
3h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Jacksonville, FL, FL

Jacksonville, FL

Mike Jones

Trip Overview

The drive from Malone, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 238.6 miles and takes about 3h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 10th Street, I 95 South, I 95 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.86 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

119.3 miles from Malone, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 39m drive with frequent turns across 238.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
10th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 39m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Malone, FL to Jacksonville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
10th Street Unavailable Refreshing
I 95 South Unavailable Refreshing
I 95 North Unavailable Refreshing
Union Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: 10th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Malone, FL and Jacksonville, FL.

1

Start on 8th Avenue

39 ft · 8 sec · 8th Avenue
2

Turn left onto 10th Street

14 mi · 20 min · 10th Street
3

Continue straight

1.6 mi · 2 min
4

Continue straight

2.0 mi · 3 min
5

Take the ramp slight left

0.4 mi · 58 sec
6

Merge slight left

219 mi · 3 hr 56 min
7

Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach

0.4 mi · 34 sec · I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
8

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah

0.7 mi · 57 sec · I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
9

Merge slight left

0.7 mi · 1 min
10

Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Union Street, Beaver Street
11

Turn straight onto Union Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Union Street
12

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 119.3 miles from Malone, FL, or about 1h 49m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 13m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 119.3 miles or 1h 49m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jacksonville, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving Malone, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

+

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Malone, FL

This is one driving day of about 238.6 miles and 3h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Malone, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 119.3 mi from Malone, FL · 1h 49m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tallahassee, FL

119 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Tallahassee, FL to Jacksonville, FL

163.7 mi · 3h 6m

Pacing Suggestions

Tallahassee, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tallahassee, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 119.3 miles from Malone, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Jacksonville, FL

The final approach into Jacksonville, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Jacksonville, FL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.86 one way

$79.71 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 84 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $43.17 $86.35
premium $4.90 $45.99 $91.98
diesel $5.64 $53.01 $106.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 83.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 71.6 0 $25.05 $11.45
Efficient EV 59.7 0 $20.88 $9.54
EV Truck/SUV 95.4 1 $33.40 $15.27

Gas CO2

83 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Malone, FL

Morning in Malone on Monday

Local time

11:44 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jacksonville, FL

Afternoon in Jacksonville on Monday

Local time

12:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

6 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 39m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Malone, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 238.6 miles and takes about 3h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 10th Street, I 95 South, I 95 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 119.3 miles from Malone, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 39m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Malone, FL to Jacksonville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Malone, FL to Jacksonville, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Was this route helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Explore more options from Malone, FL or browse trips ending in Jacksonville, FL.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse FL road trips.

Explore maps for Malone, FL or Jacksonville, FL on MapSof.net.