Origin
Pine Ridge, FL
Late night in Pine Ridge on Wednesday
Local time
5:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pine Ridge, FL to Jacksonville, FL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 57m
Distance
132.4 mi
213 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 46m
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6 AM
2h 58m
8 AM
3h 20m
10 AM
3h 6m
12 PM
3h 3m
3 PM
3h 7m
5 PM
3h 19m
8 PM
2h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pine Ridge, FL
Jose Valverde
Jacksonville, FL
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Trip Overview
This 132.4-mile drive from Pine Ridge to Jacksonville, Florida, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 57 minutes. Primarily utilizing US 301 and I-10, with a portion on Carl G. Rose Highway, the trip offers a straightforward journey through the heart of Florida. With a fuel cost estimated at $21, it's an economical option for a quick transition between these two Florida locales. The route's focus on highways makes it efficient for reaching your destination without extensive detours, making it an ideal day trip.
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
66.2 miles from Pine Ridge, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for this 132.4-mile trip, with 77% of the drive on high-speed roads. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 75.9 miles on US 301, offering a more continuous highway feel before transitioning to interstate travel. This route is characterized by its efficiency, allowing for consistent speeds for much of the journey. The profile suggests a drive that prioritizes covering ground over winding scenic byways, making it a practical choice for reaching Jacksonville from Pine Ridge.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 301 is the longest continuous segment at about 75.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 301 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near West Pine Ridge Boulevard.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 132.4 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 0.6 miles (West Pine Ridge Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 25.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 33.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.6 mi into trip
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~2m in
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West Pine Ridge Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto West Pine Ridge Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
25.4 mi into trip
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~43m in
Turn left toward I 75 North: Lake City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 75 North: Lake City
7
33.2 mi into trip
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~51m in
Take the exit toward FL 326
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 358
Toward FL 326
8
130 mi into trip
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~2h 53m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: International Airport, Savan...
6
131.4 mi into trip
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~2h 55m in
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US 17; FL 228
Take the exit onto US 17; FL 228 toward Union Street, Beaver Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 353B
Toward Union Street, Beaver Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 301 | 75.9 mi | 1h 34m |
| I 10 | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| Carl G. Rose Highway | 15.7 mi | 23m |
| I 75 | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| North Lecanto Highway | 7 mi | 12m |
| West Pine Ridge Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Northwest 70th Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| FL 326 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 301
— 75.9 mi, about 1h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Ridge, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on North Mallows Circle
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
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North Mallows Circle
2
Turn left onto North Cliff Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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North Cliff Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto West Pine Ridge Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Pine Ridge Boulevard
4
Turn left onto CR 491
7.0 mi
·
12 min
·
North Lecanto Highway
5
Turn left onto FL 200
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Carl G. Rose Highway
6
Continue on FL 200
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
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Southwest College Road
7
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 75 North: Lake City
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 75
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
I 75
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 358
Toward FL 326
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn slight right
144 ft
·
4 sec
11
Turn slight right onto FL 326
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
FL 326
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on FL 326
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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Northwest 70th Street
13
Turn left onto US 301; US 441
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US 301; US 441
Use the left lane.
14
Turn straight onto US 301
52 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
US 301
Toward North US 301: Starke
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 301
18 mi
·
22 min
·
US 301
16
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 East: Jacksonville
17
Merge onto I 10
17 mi
·
19 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 95
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95
21
Take the exit onto US 17; FL 228
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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US 17; FL 228
Exit 353B
Toward Union Street, Beaver Street
22
Turn straight onto US 17; US 23; FL 228
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Arrive at destination
US 17
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under 3 hours, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day adventure, offering flexibility in your departure time. Plan for just one recommended stop to break up the 132.4 miles, perhaps along the longest stretch on US 301. The estimated fuel cost of $21 means you can budget your expenses easily. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the longer segments, especially the 75.9-mile stretch on US 301, to ensure a smooth continuation of your drive to 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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.2 miles from Pine Ridge, FL, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.9 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 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.2 miles or 1h 33m 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 26m
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 Pine Ridge, 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 Pine Ridge, FL
This is one driving day of about 132.4 miles and 2h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pine Ridge, 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 US 301 for about 75.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.2 mi from Pine Ridge, FL · 1h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 66.2 miles from Pine Ridge, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 301 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.9 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
$21.07 one way
$42.15 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $22.93 | $45.85 |
| premium | $4.72 | $24.62 | $49.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.23 | $58.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.7 | 0 | $13.90 | $6.36 |
| Efficient EV | 33.1 | 0 | $11.58 | $5.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53 | 0 | $18.54 | $8.47 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Late night in Jacksonville on Wednesday
Local time
5:35 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
6 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
2h 57m 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 Pine Ridge, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 132.4 miles and takes about 2h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 301, I 10, Carl G. Rose Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.2 miles from Pine Ridge, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.07 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 16 significant decision points across 132.4 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 0.6 miles (West Pine Ridge Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 25.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 33.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pine Ridge, FL to Jacksonville, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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