Origin
Orange Park, FL
Night in Orange Park on Thursday
Local time
9:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orange Park, FL to Jacksonville, FL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
26m
Distance
15.5 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orange Park, FL
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Jacksonville, FL
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Trip Overview
This short 15.5-mile drive from Orange Park to Jacksonville, Florida, is easily manageable in about 26 minutes, making it ideal as a single-day trip. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Park Avenue and Union Street, with a small portion on I-95, contributing to a low highway share of just 6%. With an estimated fuel cost of only $2, this trip is incredibly budget-friendly. You won't need to worry about overnight stays or breaking up this quick journey. The overall feel is a straightforward local commute, perfect for a quick hop within the same Florida region.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this 15.5-mile journey. While there's a brief encounter with I-95, the majority of your time will be spent navigating city streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.4 miles along Park Avenue, offering a relatively continuous segment before you need to make turns. With only a 6% highway share, this route prioritizes local access over high-speed travel, so be prepared for traffic signals and intersections.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Park Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 12.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FL 224 / Kingsley Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.5 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FL 224 / Kingsley Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (US 17 / Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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FL 224 / Kingsley Avenue
Turn left onto FL 224 / Kingsley Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 17 / Park Avenue
Turn left onto US 17 / Park Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
12.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Dayton...
8
13.1 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
14.5 mi into trip
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~24m in
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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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Orange Park, FL and Jacksonville, FL, road signs point toward Daytona Beach and Savannah.
Daytona Beach
12.7 mi in
|
~21m
Savannah
13.1 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Park Avenue | 12.4 mi | 20m |
| Union Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| I 95 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Kingsley Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| US 17 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Plainfield Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Park Avenue
— 12.4 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange Park, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on Plainfield Avenue
102 ft
·
5 sec
·
Plainfield Avenue
2
Turn left onto FL 224
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Kingsley Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn left onto US 17
12 mi
·
20 min
·
Park Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 95
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95
7
Take the exit onto US 17; FL 228
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 17; FL 228
Exit 353B
Toward Union Street, Beaver Street
8
Turn straight onto US 17; US 23; FL 228
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Arrive at destination
US 17
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.47 one way
$4.93 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.68 | $5.37 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Night in Jacksonville on Thursday
Local time
9:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
26m 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 Orange Park, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 15.5 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Park Avenue, Union Street, I 95. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.7 miles from Orange Park, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.47 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.5 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FL 224 / Kingsley Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (US 17 / Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Orange Park, FL and Jacksonville, FL, road signs point toward Daytona Beach and Savannah.
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