Origin
Palm Springs, FL
Late night in Palm Springs on Friday
Local time
3:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Palm Springs, FL to Jacksonville, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 18m
Distance
287.6 mi
463 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 5m
★
6 AM
5h 19m
8 AM
5h 46m
10 AM
5h 28m
12 PM
5h 26m
3 PM
5h 30m
5 PM
5h 44m
8 PM
5h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Palm Springs, FL
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Jacksonville, FL
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Trip Overview
This 287.6-mile drive from Palm Springs, FL to Jacksonville, FL is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 5 hours and 18 minutes. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 98% of it on major roadways, designed for efficient travel. With an estimated fuel cost of $46, this journey is quite budget-friendly. You'll primarily be on I-95 and US-1, making for a straightforward transit through Florida. This trip is ideal for those looking to cover ground quickly and efficiently, with minimal detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
143.8 miles from Palm Springs, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 18m. Total distance: 287.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for this 287.6-mile journey. The vast majority, 98%, of your travel will be on major interstates and highways. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be a significant 282 miles primarily on I-95, so be prepared for a sustained period of highway driving. While Forest Hill Boulevard is part of the initial segment, the overall character of this route leans heavily towards efficient, high-speed travel rather than winding scenic byways. It's a route built for making good time.
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 282 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and US 1. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near FL 882 / Forest Hill Boulevard.
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 287.6 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 1.4 miles (FL 882 / Forest Hill Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 285.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 286.3 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.
6
1.4 mi into trip
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~3m in
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FL 882 / Forest Hill Boulevard
Turn right onto FL 882 / Forest Hill Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
285.1 mi into trip
|
~5h 12m 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
286.3 mi into trip
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~5h 14m 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
286.3 mi into trip
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~5h 14m 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
287.6 mi into trip
|
~5h 18m 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 | 282 mi | 5h 5m |
| US 1 | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Forest Hill Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Congress Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Greenbrier Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Tamoshanter Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Beaver Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Union Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 282 mi, about 5h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Springs, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on Tamoshanter Drive
145 ft
·
8 sec
·
Tamoshanter Drive
2
Turn right onto Greenbrier Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenbrier Drive
3
Turn left onto FL 807
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Congress Avenue
4
Turn right onto FL 882
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Forest Hill Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 95
282 mi
·
5 hr 5 min
·
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
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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
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour and 18-minute drive, leaving Palm Springs in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. With only one significant stop needed, you have flexibility in pacing. The longest stretch is 282 miles on I-95, so plan your fuel stops accordingly before embarking on this long segment. Given the route's efficiency, you can comfortably complete this trip in one day without needing an overnight stay. Keep an eye on I-95 for potential construction delays, as this is a heavily traveled corridor.
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 143.8 miles from Palm Springs, FL, or about 2h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 282 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 63 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 143.8 miles or 2h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 19m
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 Palm Springs, 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.
+
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 Palm Springs, FL
This is one driving day of about 287.6 miles and 5h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Palm Springs, 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 282 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 143.8 mi from Palm Springs, FL · 2h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
144 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 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 143.8 miles from Palm Springs, 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 282 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.78 one way
$91.56 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
101 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $49.80 | $99.60 |
| premium | $4.72 | $53.48 | $106.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $63.50 | $127.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86.3 | 1 | $30.20 | $13.80 |
| Efficient EV | 71.9 | 0 | $25.17 | $11.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 115 | 1 | $40.26 | $18.41 |
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Late night in Jacksonville on Friday
Local time
3:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 18m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Palm Springs, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 287.6 miles and takes about 5h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, US 1, Forest Hill Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 143.8 miles from Palm Springs, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.78 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 287.6 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 1.4 miles (FL 882 / Forest Hill Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 285.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 286.3 miles (US 1; US 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Palm Springs, FL to Jacksonville, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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