Origin
Naples, FL
Afternoon in Naples on Sunday
Local time
3:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Naples, FL to Jacksonville, FL
Drive Time
5h 31m
Distance
358.6 mi
577 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
Naples, FL
Arian Fernandez
Jacksonville, FL
Mike Jones
Trip Overview
The drive from Naples, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 358.6 miles and takes about 5h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 8th Street South, 5th Avenue South, Goodlette-Frank Road North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $59.90 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
179.3 miles from Naples, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 31m drive with frequent turns across 358.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
8th Street South 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 5h 31m 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 Naples, FL to Jacksonville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 8th Street South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 5th Avenue South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Goodlette-Frank Road North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Golden Gate Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FL 80 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Palm Beach Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Babcock Ranch Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
8th Street South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naples, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on 5th Avenue Parkway
98 ft
·
13 sec
·
5th Avenue Parkway
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto 8th Street South
223 ft
·
17 sec
·
8th Street South
3
Turn left onto 5th Avenue South
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
5th Avenue South
4
Turn left onto Goodlette-Frank Road North
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Goodlette-Frank Road North
5
Turn right onto Golden Gate Parkway
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Golden Gate Parkway
6
Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Tampa
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 75 North: Tampa
7
Merge slight left
35 mi
·
37 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
9
Turn right onto Palm Beach Boulevard
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Palm Beach Boulevard
10
Turn left onto Babcock Ranch Road
36 mi
·
46 min
·
Babcock Ranch Road
11
Turn left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
12
Turn straight onto East Hickory Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Hickory Street
13
Turn right onto North Mills Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Mills Avenue
14
Turn left onto Dickhaut Street
233 ft
·
12 sec
·
Dickhaut Street
15
Turn sharp right onto Brevard Avenue
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Brevard Avenue
16
Continue straight
2.5 mi
·
2 min
17
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
18
Continue straight
46 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
19
Turn left onto Pomelo Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Pomelo Street
20
Continue on North Buena Vista Drive
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
North Buena Vista Drive
21
Take the ramp straight
0.5 mi
·
1 min
22
Merge slight left
13 mi
·
14 min
23
Keep slight left
13 mi
·
16 min
24
Keep slight right
57 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
25
Keep slight left to continue on I 95: Miami, Jacksonville
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 95: Miami, Jacksonville
26
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville
27
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 North: Jacksonville
28
Merge slight left
86 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
29
Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
30
Keep slight right to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street, Prudential Drive
289 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street, Prudential Drive
31
Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street
32
Turn left
131 ft
·
11 sec
33
Turn right
121 ft
·
14 sec
34
At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaver Street
105 ft
·
5 sec
·
Beaver Street
35
Turn right
174 ft
·
13 sec
36
At the end of the road, turn right
125 ft
·
11 sec
37
Turn right onto Union Street
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
Union Street
38
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 179.3 miles from Naples, FL, or about 2h 45m 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 179.3 miles or 2h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jacksonville, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Naples, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Naples, FL
This is one driving day of about 358.6 miles and 5h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Naples, 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 179.3 mi from Naples, FL · 2h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
179 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 179.3 miles from Naples, 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
$59.90 one way
$119.81 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
126 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $64.89 | $129.77 |
| premium | $4.90 | $69.12 | $138.24 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $79.67 | $159.34 |
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: 125.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 107.6 | 1 | $37.65 | $17.21 |
| Efficient EV | 89.7 | 1 | $31.38 | $14.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 143.4 | 1 | $50.20 | $22.95 |
Gas CO2
125 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Jacksonville, FL
Afternoon in Jacksonville on Sunday
Local time
3:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
63°F
Eagle Lake, FL
179 mi in
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 31m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Naples, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 358.6 miles and takes about 5h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 8th Street South, 5th Avenue South, Goodlette-Frank Road North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 179.3 miles from Naples, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $59.90 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 31m 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 Naples, FL to Jacksonville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Naples, FL to Jacksonville, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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