Origin
Nocatee, FL
Late night in Nocatee on Wednesday
Local time
5:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nocatee, FL to Jacksonville, FL
Data updated 1 second ago
Drive Time
41m
Distance
27.2 mi
44 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
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6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nocatee, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Jacksonville, FL
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Nocatee to Jacksonville is a straightforward 28.9-mile transit that typically takes about 34 minutes. Because the distance is so short, this trip is perfectly suited as a quick day outing rather than an overnight excursion. You will navigate primarily via local roads, including Crosswater Parkway, Nocatee Parkway, and Philips Highway, rather than relying on interstate travel. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly economical route to manage. Both the origin and destination are located within Florida, keeping you firmly within the same regional landscape throughout your journey. This drive is ideal if you are looking for a simple, efficient way to connect between these two Florida locations without the stress of long-haul logistics.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
13.6 miles from Nocatee, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route involves zero highway miles. You will navigate a series of residential and local parkways that keep you focused on the road ahead. Because the longest stretch is essentially zero miles on Crosswater Parkway, you should be prepared for frequent transitions as you maneuver through the local layout. The character of the drive is defined by its steady, manageable pace through local corridors. You will find that the road remains consistent in its technical, turn-heavy nature from start to finish, providing a very different experience than a high-speed highway commute.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Philips Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.9 miles in near Old Saint Augustine Road.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 27.2 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: at 9.9 miles (Old Saint Augustine Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.8 miles (US 1; US 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
9.9 mi into trip
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~16m in
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Old Saint Augustine Road
Turn left onto Old Saint Augustine Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
24.7 mi into trip
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~35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Stree...
6
25.8 mi into trip
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~37m in
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US 1; US 90
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 90 toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street, Prudential Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street,...
8
25.9 mi into trip
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~37m in
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US 1; US 90
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 90 toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street,...
6
27.1 mi into trip
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~40m in
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US 90 / Beaver Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 90 / Beaver Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Nocatee, FL to Jacksonville, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Acosta along the way.
Acosta
24.7 mi in
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~35m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 13.4 mi | 15m |
| Philips Highway | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Nocatee Parkway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Crosswater Parkway | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| US 1 | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Old Saint Augustine Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Beaver Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Union Street | <0.1 mi | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 13.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nocatee, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on Crosswater Parkway
1.8 mi
·
4 min
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Crosswater Parkway
2
Enter roundabout onto Crosswater Parkway
144 ft
·
3 sec
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Crosswater Parkway
3
Continue on Crosswater Parkway
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
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Crosswater Parkway
4
Take the ramp
0.9 mi
·
1 min
5
Merge onto CR 210
3.2 mi
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4 min
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Nocatee Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn right onto US 1
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Philips Highway
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto Old Saint Augustine Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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Old Saint Augustine Road
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 95 North: Jacksonville
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 95
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 90
287 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 1; US 90
Toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street, Prudential Drive
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 90
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1; US 90
Toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left
132 ft
·
11 sec
14
Turn right
121 ft
·
14 sec
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 90
104 ft
·
4 sec
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Beaver Street
16
Turn right
175 ft
·
13 sec
17
At end of road, turn right
124 ft
·
11 sec
18
Turn right onto US 17
22 ft
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0 sec
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Union Street
19
Arrive at destination
US 17
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 34-minute trip, you have the advantage of total flexibility in your departure time. You won't need to plan for any formal stops, as the entire route is short enough to drive in one go. Keep in mind that your fuel costs will be minimal, totaling only about $5 for the entire 28.9-mile journey. Because you are sticking to local roads like Nocatee Parkway and Philips Highway, pay close attention to local signage and intersection turns. Take advantage of the short travel time to plan your arrival in Jacksonville exactly when you need to be there, as you won't be slowed down by the fatigue of a long-distance road trip.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 13.6 miles from Nocatee, FL, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.4 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 27.2 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.6 miles or 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 33m
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 Nocatee, 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 Nocatee, FL
This is one driving day of about 27.2 miles and 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Nocatee, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 13.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.6 mi from Nocatee, FL · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 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 27.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.6 miles from Nocatee, 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
$4.33 one way
$8.66 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.71 | $9.42 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Late night in Jacksonville on Wednesday
Local time
5:36 AM
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 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
41m 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 Nocatee, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 27.2 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Philips Highway, Nocatee 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 13.6 miles from Nocatee, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.33 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 27.2 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: at 9.9 miles (Old Saint Augustine Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.8 miles (US 1; US 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Nocatee, FL to Jacksonville, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Acosta along the way.
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