Origin
Seminole, FL
Afternoon in Seminole on Sunday
Local time
4:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Seminole, FL to Jacksonville, FL
Drive Time
3h 42m
Distance
223.1 mi
359 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 30m
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6 AM
3h 42m
8 AM
4h 7m
10 AM
3h 51m
12 PM
3h 49m
3 PM
3h 52m
5 PM
4h 6m
8 PM
3h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Seminole, FL
Connor Scott McManus
Jacksonville, FL
Mike Jones
Trip Overview
The drive from Seminole, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 223.1 miles and takes about 3h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Park Boulevard North, Gandy Boulevard, I 275 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.27 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
111.5 miles from Seminole, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 42m drive with frequent turns across 223.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Park Boulevard North 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 3h 42m 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 Seminole, FL to Jacksonville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Park Boulevard North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gandy Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 275 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 275 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FL 326 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest 70th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 301 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Park Boulevard North
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seminole, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on Park Boulevard North
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Park Boulevard North
2
Continue on Park Boulevard North
6.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Park Boulevard North
3
Continue on Gandy Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Gandy Boulevard
4
Take the exit slight right toward I 275: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 275: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
5
Keep slight left to continue on I 275 North: Tampa
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 275 North: Tampa
6
Merge slight left
32 mi
·
40 min
7
Merge slight left
82 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward FL 326
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
FL 326
9
Turn slight right
144 ft
·
5 sec
10
Turn slight right
1.1 mi
·
1 min
11
Continue on Northwest 70th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 70th Street
12
Turn left
5.5 mi
·
6 min
13
Turn straight onto North US 301: Starke
52 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
North US 301: Starke
14
Continue straight
18 mi
·
22 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Jacksonville
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 10 East: Jacksonville
16
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
19 min
17
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
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
19
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Union Street, Beaver Street
21
Turn straight onto Union Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Street
22
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 111.5 miles from Seminole, FL, or about 1h 51m 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 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.5 miles or 1h 51m 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 2m
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 Seminole, 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 Seminole, FL
This is one driving day of about 223.1 miles and 3h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Seminole, 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 111.5 mi from Seminole, FL · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 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 111.5 miles from Seminole, 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
$37.27 one way
$74.54 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $40.37 | $80.74 |
| premium | $4.90 | $43.00 | $86.01 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $49.57 | $99.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.9 | 0 | $23.43 | $10.71 |
| Efficient EV | 55.8 | 0 | $19.52 | $8.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.2 | 1 | $31.23 | $14.28 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 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 Sunday
Local time
4:48 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 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
3h 42m 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 Seminole, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 223.1 miles and takes about 3h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Park Boulevard North, Gandy Boulevard, I 275. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 111.5 miles from Seminole, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.27 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 42m 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 Seminole, FL to Jacksonville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Seminole, FL to Jacksonville, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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