Origin
South Bay, FL
Evening in South Bay on Sunday
Local time
7:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Bay, FL to Jacksonville, FL
Drive Time
5h 55m
Distance
299.1 mi
481 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 42m
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6 AM
5h 55m
8 AM
6h 22m
10 AM
6h 5m
12 PM
6h 2m
3 PM
6h 6m
5 PM
6h 20m
8 PM
5h 48m
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 South Bay, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 299.1 miles and takes about 5h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Conners Highway, Southwest Martin Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 237.8 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.96 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
149.6 miles from South Bay, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 5h 55m highway drive covering 299.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Conners Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 237.8 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 25 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 237.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
44 ft
16 ft
Total Climb
49 ft
Total Descent
50 ft
Highest Point
44 ft
~261.7 mi in
Elevation Range
28 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Conners Highway. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 27.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 299.1 miles you will encounter 19 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: at 0.1 miles (US 27): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (FL 80 / West Palm Beach Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 296.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 27
Turn sharp left onto US 27
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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FL 80 / West Palm Beach Road
Turn right onto FL 80 / West Palm Beach Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
296.6 mi into trip
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~5h 49m 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
297.7 mi into trip
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~5h 51m in
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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
297.8 mi into trip
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~5h 51m 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,...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 237.8 mi | 4h 17m |
| Conners Highway | 21.4 mi | 30m |
| Southwest Martin Highway | 18 mi | 26m |
| Belle Glade Road | 6.3 mi | 10m |
| South Main Street | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| State Market Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| West Palm Beach Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Everglades Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 237.8 mi, about 4h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bay, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on US 27
290 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 27
2
Take the exit
71 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn sharp left onto US 27
354 ft
·
15 sec
·
US 27
4
Turn right onto FL 80
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Palm Beach Road
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on FL 80
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
South Main Street
6
Continue on FL 15
6.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Belle Glade Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto FL 729
174 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pelican Lake Drive
8
Continue on FL 729
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
State Market Road
9
Continue on US 98; US 441; FL 15
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Everglades Street
10
Turn left onto US 98; US 441
21 mi
·
30 min
·
Conners Highway
11
Turn right onto CR 15B
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 126th Boulevard
12
Turn right onto FL 710
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
FL 710
13
Turn left onto CR 714
18 mi
·
26 min
·
Southwest Martin Highway
14
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
Use the left lane.
15
Merge onto I 95
238 mi
·
4 hr 17 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
17
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
18
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.
19
Turn left
132 ft
·
11 sec
20
Turn right
121 ft
·
14 sec
21
At end of road, turn left onto US 90
104 ft
·
4 sec
·
Beaver Street
22
Turn right
175 ft
·
13 sec
23
At end of road, turn right
124 ft
·
11 sec
24
Turn right onto US 17
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
Union Street
25
Arrive at destination
US 17
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 149.6 miles from South Bay, FL, or about 3h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 237.8 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 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 149.6 miles or 3h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 53m
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 South Bay, 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 South Bay, FL
This is one driving day of about 299.1 miles and 5h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from South Bay, 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 I 95 for about 237.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 149.6 mi from South Bay, FL · 3h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
150 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 149.6 miles from South Bay, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 237.8 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$49.96 one way
$99.93 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
105 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $54.12 | $108.24 |
| premium | $4.90 | $57.65 | $115.31 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $66.45 | $132.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89.7 | 1 | $31.41 | $14.36 |
| Efficient EV | 74.8 | 0 | $26.17 | $11.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 119.6 | 1 | $41.87 | $19.14 |
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Evening in Jacksonville on Sunday
Local time
7:08 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
4 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
5h 55m 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 South Bay, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 299.1 miles and takes about 5h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Conners Highway, Southwest Martin 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 149.6 miles from South Bay, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.96 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 299.1 miles you will encounter 19 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: at 0.1 miles (US 27): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (FL 80 / West Palm Beach Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 296.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from South Bay, FL to Jacksonville, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 16 ft to 44 ft elevation with about 49 ft of total climbing.
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