Origin
Parker, FL
Morning in Parker on Monday
Local time
11:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parker, FL to Jacksonville, FL
Drive Time
4h 16m
Distance
265.9 mi
428 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 3m
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6 AM
4h 17m
8 AM
4h 43m
10 AM
4h 26m
12 PM
4h 23m
3 PM
4h 27m
5 PM
4h 42m
8 PM
4h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jacksonville, FL
Mike Jones
Trip Overview
The drive from Parker, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 265.9 miles and takes about 4h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Boat Race Road, South Tyndall Parkway, Gulf Coast Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
133 miles from Parker, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 16m drive with frequent turns across 265.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Boat Race Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 16m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Parker, FL to Jacksonville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Boat Race Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Tyndall Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gulf Coast Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Star Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Selman Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Greensboro Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Boat Race Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parker, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on the route
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
the route
2
Turn straight onto Boat Race Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Boat Race Road
3
Turn left onto South Tyndall Parkway
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Tyndall Parkway
4
Turn right onto Gulf Coast Parkway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Gulf Coast Parkway
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Star Avenue
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
North Star Avenue
6
Turn right
16 mi
·
20 min
7
Turn right
28 mi
·
39 min
8
Turn left
18 mi
·
24 min
9
Turn right onto Selman Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Selman Street
10
Continue on Greensboro Highway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Greensboro Highway
11
Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 East: Tallahassee
12
Merge slight left
187 mi
·
3 hr 22 min
13
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
15
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Union Street, Beaver Street
17
Turn straight onto Union Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Street
18
Arrive at your 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 133 miles from Parker, FL, or about 2h 8m into the drive.
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 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133 miles or 2h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 30m
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 Parker, 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 Parker, FL
This is one driving day of about 265.9 miles and 4h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Parker, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 133 mi from Parker, FL · 2h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
133 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 133 miles from Parker, 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
$44.42 one way
$88.84 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $48.11 | $96.23 |
| premium | $4.90 | $51.25 | $102.51 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $59.07 | $118.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.8 | 0 | $27.92 | $12.76 |
| Efficient EV | 66.5 | 0 | $23.27 | $10.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106.4 | 1 | $37.23 | $17.02 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Monday
Local time
12:39 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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
3 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
4h 16m 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 Parker, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 265.9 miles and takes about 4h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Boat Race Road, South Tyndall Parkway, Gulf Coast Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 133 miles from Parker, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.42 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 is a straightforward 4h 16m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Parker, FL to Jacksonville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Parker, FL to Jacksonville, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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