Origin
Saint Augustine Shores, FL
Morning in Saint Augustine Shores on Saturday
Local time
7:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Augustine Shores, 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 4m
Distance
45.9 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Augustine Shores, FL
Ethan Essig
Jacksonville, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Augustine Shores, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 45.9 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, US 1, Charles Usinas Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.6 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 45.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 4m highway drive covering 45.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and US 1. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.6 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 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 30.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Deltona Boulevard.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.9 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start (Deltona Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 43.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.5 miles (US 1; US 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Deltona Boulevard
Turn right onto Deltona Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
43.4 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
44.5 mi into trip
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~1h in
|
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
44.6 mi into trip
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~1h 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
45.8 mi into trip
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~1h 3m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Saint Augustine Shores, FL to Jacksonville, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Acosta along the way.
Acosta
43.4 mi in
|
~57m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 30.6 mi | 34m |
| US 1 | 4.9 mi | 9m |
| Charles Usinas Memorial Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| South Holmes Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| SR 312E | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| FL 312 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Four Mile Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Shores Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 30.6 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Augustine Shores, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on Entero Lane
140 ft
·
8 sec
·
Entero Lane
2
Turn right onto Deltona Boulevard
280 ft
·
17 sec
·
Deltona Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Viscaya Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Viscaya Boulevard
4
Turn left onto Shores Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Shores Boulevard
5
At end of road, turn right onto US 1
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1
6
Continue on US 1
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1
7
Turn left onto FL 312
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
FL 312
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on SR 312E
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 312E
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Continue on South Holmes Boulevard
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Holmes Boulevard
10
Continue on Kenton Morrison Road
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Kenton Morrison Road
11
Turn left onto Four Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Four Mile Road
Use the left lane.
12
At end of road, turn left onto FL 16
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Charles Usinas Memorial Highway
Use the right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 95 North: Jacksonville
14
Merge onto I 95
31 mi
·
34 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
16
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
17
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.
18
Turn left
132 ft
·
11 sec
19
Turn right
121 ft
·
14 sec
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 90
104 ft
·
4 sec
·
Beaver Street
21
Turn right
175 ft
·
13 sec
22
At end of road, turn right
124 ft
·
11 sec
23
Turn right onto US 17
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
Union Street
24
Arrive at destination
US 17
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23 mi from Saint Augustine Shores, FL · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23 miles from Saint Augustine Shores, 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
$7.31 one way
$14.61 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
| premium | $4.72 | $8.53 | $17.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.13 | $20.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.43 | $2.94 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Morning in Jacksonville on Saturday
Local time
7:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 4m 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 Saint Augustine Shores, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 45.9 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, US 1, Charles Usinas Memorial 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 23 miles from Saint Augustine Shores, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.31 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 45.9 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start (Deltona Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 43.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.5 miles (US 1; US 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Saint Augustine Shores, FL to Jacksonville, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Acosta along the way.
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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