Origin
Oviedo, FL
Afternoon in Oviedo on Sunday
Local time
2:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oviedo, FL to Jacksonville, FL
Drive Time
2h 36m
Distance
134.6 mi
217 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
Photo: Mike Jones
Trip Overview
Connecting Oviedo to Jacksonville is a straightforward 134.6-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 36 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach the coast without the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Seminole Expressway, I-4, and I-95, making this a highly efficient transit corridor through Central and Northeast Florida. With an estimated fuel cost of just $22, it remains an affordable option for travelers looking to get from the Orlando suburbs to the Jacksonville area. Whether you are heading north for business or a quick weekend getaway, this highway-focused drive offers a reliable and predictable travel experience.
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
67.3 miles from Oviedo, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a high-speed, interstate-heavy experience, as 94% of your journey takes place on major highways. The drive is defined by its efficiency, featuring a significant 86.1-mile uninterrupted stretch along I-95 that allows you to settle into a steady cruising pace. While the transition from the Seminole Expressway to the interstate system is seamless, you should prepare for the typical traffic patterns associated with major Florida thoroughfares. There is little variation in the road type, meaning you will spend almost the entire duration focused on navigating multi-lane highway infrastructure. It is a functional, no-nonsense path designed for getting you to your destination as quickly as possible.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 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 86.1 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 13.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 134.6 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 13.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
13.1 mi into trip
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~17m in
Take the exit toward Rinehart Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 54
Toward Rinehart Road
8
43.8 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville
7
45.1 mi into trip
|
~54m 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
8
132.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Stree...
8
133.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 32m in
|
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 none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street,...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 86.1 mi | 1h 34m |
| I 4 | 28.4 mi | 30m |
| Seminole Expressway | 10 mi | 10m |
| US 1 | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| North Central Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| W SR 434 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Rinehart Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West 1st Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 86.1 mi, about 1h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oviedo, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on CR 419
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
East Broadway Street
2
Continue on CR 419
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Broadway Street
3
Turn right onto FL 419; FL 434
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Central Avenue
Use the none lane.
4
Continue on FL 419; FL 434
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
W SR 434
Use the none lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge onto FL 417 Toll
10.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Seminole Expressway
Use the none lane.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 54
Toward Rinehart Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Rinehart Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Rinehart Road
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto FL 46
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
West 1st Street
10
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 4 East: Daytona Beach
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 4
28 mi
·
30 min
·
I 4
Use the none lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 95: Miami, Jacksonville
13
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville
Use the none lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: Jacksonville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 95
86 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
·
I 95
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
Use the none lane.
17
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
18
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 none / straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn left
132 ft
·
11 sec
20
Turn right
121 ft
·
14 sec
21
At end of road, turn left onto US 90
104 ft
·
4 sec
·
Beaver Street
22
Turn right
175 ft
·
13 sec
23
At end of road, turn right
124 ft
·
11 sec
24
Turn right onto US 17
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
Union Street
25
Arrive at destination
US 17
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure schedule, though avoiding peak rush hour traffic is always a smart move to keep your travel time closer to the 2-hour and 36-minute estimate. Plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and refresh, as the long, monotonous stretches on I-95 can lead to driver fatigue. Keep your fuel budget around $22 in mind, though filling up before you leave Oviedo can help you avoid potentially higher prices near busy interstate interchanges. Because you will spend the vast majority of your trip on highways, ensure your vehicle is highway-ready before hitting the road. Prioritize consistent speed and lane awareness to make the most of the fast-paced, high-percentage highway sections.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.3 miles from Oviedo, FL, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.1 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.3 miles or 1h 19m 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 6m
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 Oviedo, 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 Oviedo, FL
This is one driving day of about 134.6 miles and 2h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oviedo, 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 86.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.3 mi from Oviedo, FL · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 67.3 miles from Oviedo, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.1 miles.
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
$22.48 one way
$44.97 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $24.36 | $48.71 |
| premium | $4.90 | $25.94 | $51.89 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $29.90 | $59.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.4 | 0 | $14.13 | $6.46 |
| Efficient EV | 33.7 | 0 | $11.78 | $5.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.8 | 0 | $18.84 | $8.61 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Jacksonville on Sunday
Local time
2:17 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 36m 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 Oviedo, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 134.6 miles and takes about 2h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, I 4, Seminole Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.3 miles from Oviedo, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.48 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.
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 20 significant decision points across 134.6 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 13.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Oviedo, FL to Jacksonville, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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