Trip from Saint Augustine Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL

Drive Time

57m

Distance

49.4 mi

79 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

Downtown Jacksonville, FL, FL

Photo: Mike Jones

Trip Overview

The drive from Saint Augustine Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 49.4 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on A1A Beach Boulevard, South Holmes Boulevard, Kenton Morrison Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.07 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

24.7 miles from Saint Augustine Beach, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 49.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
A1A Beach Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
A1A Beach Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
South Holmes Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
Kenton Morrison Road Unavailable Refreshing
Four Mile Road Unavailable Refreshing
Charles Usinas Memorial Highway Unavailable Refreshing
I 95 North Unavailable Refreshing
US 90 Unavailable Refreshing
Beaver Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: A1A Beach Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Augustine Beach, FL and Jacksonville, FL.

1

Start on 9th Street

482 ft · 23 sec · 9th Street
2

Turn right onto A1A Beach Boulevard

1.3 mi · 2 min · A1A Beach Boulevard
3

Keep slight left to continue on A1A Beach Boulevard

0.3 mi · 29 sec · A1A Beach Boulevard
4

Continue straight

3.6 mi · 6 min
5

Continue straight

1.1 mi · 1 min
6

Continue on South Holmes Boulevard

1.7 mi · 2 min · South Holmes Boulevard
7

Continue on Kenton Morrison Road

0.6 mi · 55 sec · Kenton Morrison Road
8

Turn left onto Four Mile Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Four Mile Road
9

At the end of the road, turn left onto Charles Usinas Memorial Highway

2.3 mi · 3 min · Charles Usinas Memorial Highway
10

Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Jacksonville

0.4 mi · 52 sec · I 95 North: Jacksonville
11

Merge slight left

31 mi · 34 min
12

Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta

1.1 mi · 2 min · US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
13

Keep slight right to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street, Prudential Drive

289 ft · 6 sec · US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street, Prudential Drive
14

Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street

1.2 mi · 3 min · US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street
15

Turn left

131 ft · 11 sec
16

Turn right

121 ft · 14 sec
17

At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaver Street

105 ft · 5 sec · Beaver Street
18

Turn right

174 ft · 13 sec
19

At the end of the road, turn right

125 ft · 11 sec
20

Turn right onto Union Street

23 ft · 1 sec · Union Street
21

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 24.7 miles from Saint Augustine Beach, FL, or about 28m 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 49.4 miles or 57m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 24.7 miles or 28m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 49m

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 Saint Augustine Beach, 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 Saint Augustine Beach, FL

This is one driving day of about 49.4 miles and 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Saint Augustine Beach, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 24.7 mi from Saint Augustine Beach, FL · 28m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Starke, FL

25 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

Starke, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Starke, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.7 miles from Saint Augustine Beach, 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

$8.07 one way

$16.13 round trip

$4.15/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $8.94 $17.88
premium $4.90 $9.52 $19.04
diesel $4.35 $8.46 $16.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.3 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.8 0 $5.19 $2.37
Efficient EV 12.4 0 $4.32 $1.98
EV Truck/SUV 19.8 0 $6.92 $3.16

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Saint Augustine Beach, FL

Morning in Saint Augustine Beach on Saturday

Local time

10:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Jacksonville, FL

Morning in Jacksonville on Saturday

Local time

10:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

60°F

Starke, FL

25 mi in

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Saint Augustine Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 49.4 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are A1A Beach Boulevard, South Holmes Boulevard, Kenton Morrison Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.7 miles from Saint Augustine Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.07 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.

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