Origin
Palm Coast, FL
Evening in Palm Coast on Friday
Local time
8:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Palm Coast, FL to Jacksonville, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
61.4 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Palm Coast, FL
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Jacksonville, FL
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Trip Overview
Palm Coast to Jacksonville is 61.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 15 minutes via I 95, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Florida, connecting two points in the same state. Expect a predominantly highway experience, making it a quick and efficient trip. It's a short enough distance that you can easily complete it in a single day, giving you flexibility for your departure time.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 61.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is heavily focused on highway travel, with 97% of the drive on major roadways like I 95. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 55.2 miles on I 95, which means consistent speed and minimal interruptions. While Palm Harbor Parkway and US 1 offer brief detours from the interstate, the overall character remains that of a fast-paced, highway-oriented journey. The drive primarily involves navigating these main arteries to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 55.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Palm Harbor Parkway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in near I 95.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 61.4 miles you will encounter 13 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 3.7 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60 miles (US 1; US 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~8m 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
58.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m 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 mi into trip
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~1h 11m 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 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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 straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street,...
6
61.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
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 | 55.2 mi | 1h |
| Palm Harbor Parkway | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| US 1 | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Matanzas Woods Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Cimmaron Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Beaver Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Collingwood Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Union Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 55.2 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Coast, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on Collingwood Lane
64 ft
·
7 sec
·
Collingwood Lane
2
Turn left onto Cimmaron Drive
213 ft
·
11 sec
·
Cimmaron Drive
3
Turn right onto Palm Harbor Parkway
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Palm Harbor Parkway
4
Continue on Matanzas Woods Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Matanzas Woods Parkway
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 95 North: Jacksonville
6
Merge onto I 95
55 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
8
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
9
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.
10
Turn left
132 ft
·
11 sec
11
Turn right
121 ft
·
14 sec
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 90
104 ft
·
4 sec
·
Beaver Street
13
Turn right
175 ft
·
13 sec
14
At end of road, turn right
124 ft
·
11 sec
15
Turn right onto US 17
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
Union Street
16
Arrive at destination
US 17
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.7 mi from Palm Coast, FL · 38m 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.7 miles from Palm Coast, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.77 one way
$19.55 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $10.63 | $21.26 |
| premium | $4.72 | $11.42 | $22.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.56 | $27.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.37 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.60 | $3.93 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Jacksonville, FL
Evening in Jacksonville on Friday
Local time
8:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Clear
S 3 to 9 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
62°F
Nocatee, FL
31 mi in
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
1h 15m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Palm Coast, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 61.4 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Palm Harbor Parkway, US 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.7 miles from Palm Coast, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.77 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 61.4 miles you will encounter 13 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 3.7 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60 miles (US 1; US 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Palm Coast, FL to Jacksonville, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and Fort Matanzas National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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