Origin
North Bay Village, FL
Afternoon in North Bay Village on Sunday
Local time
4:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Bay Village, FL to Jacksonville, FL
Drive Time
5h 2m
Distance
342.9 mi
552 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 49m
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6 AM
5h 2m
8 AM
5h 29m
10 AM
5h 11m
12 PM
5h 9m
3 PM
5h 13m
5 PM
5h 28m
8 PM
4h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jacksonville, FL
Mike Jones
Trip Overview
The drive from North Bay Village, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 342.9 miles and takes about 5h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on John F, North Bayshore Drive, Northeast 82nd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.28 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
171.4 miles from North Bay Village, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 2m drive with frequent turns across 342.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
John F 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 2m 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 North Bay Village, FL to Jacksonville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John F | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Bayshore Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast 82nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest 82nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest 81st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest 6th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 826 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
John F
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bay Village, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on Adventure Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Adventure Avenue
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto John F. Kennedy Causeway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
John F. Kennedy Causeway
3
Keep slight right to continue on North Bayshore Drive
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Bayshore Drive
4
Continue on Northeast 82nd Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast 82nd Street
5
Continue on Northwest 82nd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 82nd Street
6
Continue on Northwest 81st Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Northwest 81st Street
7
Turn right onto Northwest 6th Avenue
148 ft
·
3 sec
·
Northwest 6th Avenue
8
Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 95 North
9
Merge slight left
4.6 mi
·
5 min
10
Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
11
Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike
12
Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
108 mi
·
2 hr
·
Florida's Turnpike
13
Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
14
Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
213 ft
·
5 sec
·
FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
15
Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Okeechobee Road
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 95
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 95
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 North: Daytona Beach
18
Merge slight left
220 mi
·
3 hr 57 min
19
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
20
Keep slight right to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street, Prudential Drive
289 ft
·
6 sec
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US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street, Prudential Drive
21
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
22
Turn left
131 ft
·
11 sec
23
Turn right
121 ft
·
14 sec
24
At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaver Street
105 ft
·
5 sec
·
Beaver Street
25
Turn right
174 ft
·
13 sec
26
At the end of the road, turn right
125 ft
·
11 sec
27
Turn right onto Union Street
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
Union Street
28
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 171.4 miles from North Bay Village, FL, or about 2h 31m 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 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 171.4 miles or 2h 31m 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 9m
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 North Bay Village, 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 North Bay Village, FL
This is one driving day of about 342.9 miles and 5h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Bay Village, 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 171.4 mi from North Bay Village, FL · 2h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
171 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 171.4 miles from North Bay Village, 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
$57.28 one way
$114.56 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
120 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $62.05 | $124.09 |
| premium | $4.90 | $66.10 | $132.19 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $76.18 | $152.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 120 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 102.9 | 1 | $36.00 | $16.46 |
| Efficient EV | 85.7 | 0 | $30.00 | $13.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 137.2 | 1 | $48.01 | $21.95 |
Gas CO2
120 kg
EV CO2
40 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.
Destination
Jacksonville, FL
Afternoon in Jacksonville on Sunday
Local time
4:27 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
15 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 2m 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 North Bay Village, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 342.9 miles and takes about 5h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John F, North Bayshore Drive, Northeast 82nd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 171.4 miles from North Bay Village, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.28 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 2m 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 North Bay Village, FL to Jacksonville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from North Bay Village, FL to Jacksonville, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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