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Trip from Orlando, FL to Yulee, FL

Drive Time

3h 6m

Distance

161.7 mi

260 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 55m ★
6 AM
3h 6m
8 AM
3h 29m
10 AM
3h 14m
12 PM
3h 12m
3 PM
3h 16m
5 PM
3h 28m
8 PM
2h 59m

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

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Downtown Orlando, FL, FL

Orlando, FL

Connor Scott McManus

Trip Overview

The drive from Orlando, FL to Yulee, FL covers 161.7 miles and takes about 3h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, I 4, East Beltway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.01 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

80.9 miles from Orlando, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 6m highway drive covering 161.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and I 4. The longest continuous stretch is about 70 miles on I 95.

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 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 70 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 4. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 161.7 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: at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 49.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

8
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 4 East

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 4 East
6
49.2 mi into trip | ~56m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95: Miami, Jacksonville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 95: Miami, Jacksonville
7
50.6 mi into trip | ~58m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Jacksonville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North: Jacksonville
7
121.6 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in

Take the exit toward FL 9B: Jacksonville Beaches

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 333 Toward FL 9B: Jacksonville Beaches
7
121.8 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in

Keep slight right at fork toward FL 9B North: Jacksonville Beaches

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward FL 9B North: Jacksonville Beaches

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Orlando, FL to Yulee, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Jacksonville along the way.

Jacksonville

49.2 mi in | ~56m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 70 mi 1h 15m
I 4 48.6 mi 54m
East Beltway 21.8 mi 25m
Main Street 12.4 mi 17m
FL 9B 4.3 mi 4m
SR A1A 0.3 mi <1m
West Anderson Street 0.2 mi <1m
South Orange Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 70 mi, about 1h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orlando, FL and Yulee, FL.

1

Start on this road

113 ft · 4 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto FL 527

458 ft · 18 sec · South Orange Avenue
3

Turn right onto West Anderson Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · West Anderson Street
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 16 sec
Toward I 4 East Use the right lane.
5

Merge onto I 4

49 mi · 54 min · I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 14 sec
Toward I 95: Miami, Jacksonville
7

Keep slight left at fork

1.2 mi · 2 min
Toward I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville
8

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 North: Jacksonville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 95

70 mi · 1 hr 15 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 28 sec
Exit 333 Toward FL 9B: Jacksonville Beaches Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 53 sec
Toward FL 9B North: Jacksonville Beaches Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto FL 9B

4.3 mi · 4 min · FL 9B
13

Merge onto I 295

22 mi · 25 min · East Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward US 17
15

Turn right onto US 17

12 mi · 17 min · Main Street
16

Turn left onto SR A1A; FL 200

0.3 mi · 48 sec · SR A1A; FL 200
17

Turn right

160 ft · 11 sec
18

Arrive at 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 80.9 miles from Orlando, FL, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70 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 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 80.9 miles or 1h 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 2h 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yulee, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Orlando, 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 Orlando, FL

This is one driving day of about 161.7 miles and 3h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Orlando, 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 95 for about 70 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 80.9 mi from Orlando, FL · 1h 31m into the drive

Downtown Jacksonville, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jacksonville, FL

81 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

Jacksonville, FL to Yulee, FL

24.1 mi · 31m

Pacing Suggestions

DeLand, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

DeLand, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 80.9 miles from Orlando, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70 miles.

Arriving in Yulee, FL

The final approach into Yulee, 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 Yulee, FL.

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.

Fort Matanzas National Monument

Fort Matanzas National Monument

National Monument

Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protect...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 89.2
Park Closure: Beach Access Ramp Closure
View on nps.gov
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

National Monument

Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United Stat...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour $15 near mile 106
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.01 one way

$54.02 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $29.26 $58.52
premium $4.90 $31.17 $62.34
diesel $5.64 $35.92 $71.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 48.5 0 $16.98 $7.76
Efficient EV 40.4 0 $14.15 $6.47
EV Truck/SUV 64.7 0 $22.64 $10.35

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Orlando, FL

Morning in Orlando on Monday

Local time

10:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Yulee, FL

Morning in Yulee on Monday

Local time

10:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

87°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

23 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

3h 6m 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 Orlando, FL to Yulee, FL covers 161.7 miles and takes about 3h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, I 4, East Beltway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 80.9 miles from Orlando, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.01 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 161.7 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: at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 49.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Orlando, FL to Yulee, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Jacksonville along the way.

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