Trip.ovh Logo
Trip.ovh

Trip from Myrtle Grove, FL to Jacksonville, FL

Drive Time

6h 38m

Distance

361.7 mi

582 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$60

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
6h 27m ★
6 AM
6h 39m
8 AM
7h 3m
10 AM
6h 47m
12 PM
6h 45m
3 PM
6h 48m
5 PM
7h 2m
8 PM
6h 32m

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

Best Time Drive vs Fly
Google Maps Waze Apple Maps
Download GPX
Downtown Jacksonville, FL, FL

Jacksonville, FL

Mike Jones

Trip Overview

The drive from Myrtle Grove, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 361.7 miles and takes about 6h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 10, West Fairfield Drive, Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 348.4 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.42 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

180.8 miles from Myrtle Grove, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 6h 38m highway drive covering 361.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and West Fairfield Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 348.4 miles on I 10.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 348.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and West Fairfield Drive. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 361.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1 miles (North 57th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

At end of road, turn right

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

5
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | North 57th Avenue

Turn left onto North 57th Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
9
9.6 mi into trip | ~17m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 6 Toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Hi...
8
359.4 mi into trip | ~6h 34m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North: International Airport, Savan...
6
360.8 mi into trip | ~6h 36m in | US 17; FL 228

Take the exit onto US 17; FL 228 toward Union Street, Beaver Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 353B Toward Union Street, Beaver Street

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 348.4 mi 6h 15m
West Fairfield Drive 4.6 mi 8m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway 3.3 mi 3m
Lillian Highway 1 mi 2m
Union Street 0.7 mi 1m
I 95 0.7 mi 1m
North 57th Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
US 17 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 348.4 mi, about 6h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

121 ft · 10 sec · this road
2

At end of road, turn right

52 ft · 8 sec
3

Turn left onto FL 298

1.0 mi · 2 min · Lillian Highway
4

Turn left onto North 57th Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · North 57th Avenue
Use the left lane.
5

At end of road, turn right onto FL 727

3.8 mi · 7 min · West Fairfield Drive
6

Keep slight left at fork onto FL 295

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Fairfield Drive
7

Turn right onto FL 291

0.1 mi · 12 sec · North Davis Highway
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward I 110 North
9

Merge onto I 110

3.3 mi · 3 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 28 sec
Exit 6 Toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
12

Merge onto I 10

348 mi · 6 hr 15 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 56 sec
Toward I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15

Merge onto I 95

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 95
16

Take the exit onto US 17; FL 228

0.2 mi · 26 sec · US 17; FL 228
Exit 353B Toward Union Street, Beaver Street
17

Turn straight onto US 17; US 23; FL 228

0.7 mi · 1 min · Union Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
18

Arrive at destination

US 17

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 180.8 miles from Myrtle Grove, FL, or about 3h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 348.4 miles.

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 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 180.8 miles or 3h 22m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 32m

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 Myrtle Grove, 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 Myrtle Grove, FL

This is one driving day of about 361.7 miles and 6h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Myrtle Grove, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 348.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 180.8 mi from Myrtle Grove, FL · 3h 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tallahassee, FL

181 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

Destin, 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 180.8 miles from Myrtle Grove, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 348.4 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gulf Islands National Seashore

Gulf Islands National Seashore

National Seashore

Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of America for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and historical landscapes. Come explore with...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour $25
Park Closure: Fort Pickens Campground Restroom A Loop Closure
Caution: Road workers on Park Road in Davis Bayou
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$60.42 one way

$120.84 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 127 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $65.45 $130.90
premium $4.90 $69.72 $139.44
diesel $5.64 $80.36 $160.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$60

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$85–$110

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 126.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 108.5 1 $37.98 $17.36
Efficient EV 90.4 1 $31.65 $14.47
EV Truck/SUV 144.7 1 $50.64 $23.15

Gas CO2

127 kg

EV CO2

42 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Myrtle Grove, FL

Afternoon in Myrtle Grove on Monday

Local time

12:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jacksonville, FL

Afternoon in Jacksonville on Monday

Local time

1:52 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

6h 38m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Myrtle Grove, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 361.7 miles and takes about 6h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, West Fairfield Drive, Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 180.8 miles from Myrtle Grove, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $60.42 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 361.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1 miles (North 57th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Myrtle Grove, 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

Continue From Jacksonville, FL

Stock Island, FL 499.8 mi · 10h 9m Marathon, FL 455 mi · 8h 59m Florida City, FL 376.9 mi · 7h Leisure City, FL 372.3 mi · 6h 55m

More from Myrtle Grove, FL

Hialeah, FL 673.1 mi · 12h 20m Miramar, FL 662.3 mi · 12h 5m Cape Coral, FL 595.7 mi · 10h 59m Palm Bay, FL 518.5 mi · 9h 38m Tampa, FL 471.8 mi · 8h 37m Lakeland, FL 463.7 mi · 8h 44m

More trips to Jacksonville, FL

Stock Island, FL 499.4 mi Big Pine Key, FL 473.1 mi Marathon, FL 454.9 mi Islamorada, FL 421.4 mi Tavernier, FL 411.9 mi North Key Largo, FL 395.6 mi

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

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse FL road trips.

Explore maps for Myrtle Grove, FL or Jacksonville, FL on MapSof.net.