Origin
Palatka, FL
Morning in Palatka on Wednesday
Local time
7:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Palatka, FL to Jacksonville, FL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
62.2 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
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6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 62.2-mile drive from Palatka to Jacksonville, Florida, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes to complete. The route primarily utilizes I-95, with brief stints on FL 207 and crossing the Memorial Bridge, making it a highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, this is an economical journey. Given its short duration and focus on major roadways, it's ideal for a quick transit between these two Florida locations without needing an overnight stop.
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
31.1 miles from Palatka, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 93% of the journey on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 37.3 miles on I-95, offering a consistent pace. While the majority of the drive is on interstates, you will transition onto FL 207 and cross the Memorial Bridge, providing some variation before reaching your destination. This route is designed for efficient travel rather than scenic exploration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 37.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and FL 207. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 22.4 miles in near I 95.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.2 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 22.4 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.8 miles (US 1; US 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
22.4 mi into trip
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~32m in
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I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
59.7 mi into trip
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~1h 13m 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
60.8 mi into trip
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~1h 16m 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
60.9 mi into trip
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~1h 16m 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
62.1 mi into trip
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~1h 19m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 37.3 mi | 41m |
| FL 207 | 19.4 mi | 26m |
| Memorial Bridge | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| US 1 | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Reid Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 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
— 37.3 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palatka, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on US 17; FL 100
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Reid Street
2
Continue on US 17; FL 100
2.1 mi
·
4 min
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Memorial Bridge
3
Turn left onto FL 207
19 mi
·
26 min
·
FL 207
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 95 North: Jacksonville
5
Merge onto I 95
37 mi
·
41 min
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I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 90
287 ft
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6 sec
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US 1; US 90
Toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street, Prudential Drive
8
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.
9
Turn left
132 ft
·
11 sec
10
Turn right
121 ft
·
14 sec
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 90
104 ft
·
4 sec
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Beaver Street
12
Turn right
175 ft
·
13 sec
13
At end of road, turn right
124 ft
·
11 sec
14
Turn right onto US 17
22 ft
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0 sec
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Union Street
15
Arrive at destination
US 17
Trip Plan
For this short, roughly 1 hour and 20-minute trip, starting your drive at a non-peak time, like mid-morning or early afternoon, can help you avoid potential traffic on I-95. Since there are no designated stops in the data, you'll have flexibility to make your own if needed, though the fuel cost is a minimal $10. Keep an eye on your navigation as you transition from FL 207 onto I-95, as this is a key junction for maintaining efficient travel towards Jacksonville.
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 31.1 miles from Palatka, FL, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.3 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 62.2 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.1 miles or 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 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 Palatka, 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 Palatka, FL
This is one driving day of about 62.2 miles and 1h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Palatka, 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 37.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.1 mi from Palatka, FL · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 62.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.1 miles from Palatka, 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
$9.90 one way
$19.80 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $10.77 | $21.54 |
| premium | $4.72 | $11.57 | $23.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.73 | $27.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.53 | $2.99 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.44 | $2.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.71 | $3.98 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Morning in Jacksonville on Wednesday
Local time
7:02 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
7 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
1h 20m 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 Palatka, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 62.2 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, FL 207, Memorial Bridge. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.1 miles from Palatka, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.90 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 62.2 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 22.4 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.8 miles (US 1; US 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Palatka, FL to Jacksonville, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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