This 170.2-mile drive from South Patrick Shores to Jacksonville, Florida, is easily managed as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 13 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with about 95% of the journey on major roads like I-95 and US 1, connected by Pineda Causeway. With an estimated fuel cost of $27, this is an efficient and straightforward coastal Florida excursion. You'll spend most of your time on I-95, making it a convenient option for a quick transfer between these two Florida locations. This drive is best suited for those prioritizing a direct and uncomplicated journey.
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
85.1 miles from South Patrick Shores, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 37m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 13m. Total distance: 170.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this trip, with 95% of the mileage dedicated to major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 159.8 miles on I-95, suggesting long periods of consistent driving. While the route utilizes Pineda Causeway and US 1, the bulk of your time will be spent on the interstate. This means consistent speeds and a focus on covering distance efficiently. The road's personality is that of a functional connector, designed for moving travelers smoothly between destinations in Florida.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 159.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Pineda Causeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Jolly Roger Drive.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 170.2 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 0.2 miles (Jolly Roger Drive): Navigation decision point; at 167.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 168.8 miles (US 1; US 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Jolly Roger Drive
Turn right onto Jolly Roger Drive
Navigation decision point
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167.7 mi into trip|~3h 7m 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...
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168.8 mi into trip|~3h 9m 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,...
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168.9 mi into trip|~3h 9m in|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,...
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170.2 mi into trip|~3h 13m in|US 90 / Beaver Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 90 / Beaver Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
159.8 mi
2h 53m
Pineda Causeway
6.1 mi
9m
US 1
1.3 mi
3m
South Patrick Drive
0.9 mi
1m
Saint Lucia Court
0.2 mi
<1m
Jolly Roger Drive
0.1 mi
<1m
Saint Georges Court
<0.1 mi
<1m
Beaver Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 159.8 mi, about 2h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Patrick Shores, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
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Start on Saint Lucia Court
0.2 mi·38 sec·Saint Lucia Court
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Turn right onto Jolly Roger Drive
0.1 mi·38 sec·Jolly Roger Drive
3
Turn left onto Saint Georges Court
166 ft·14 sec·Saint Georges Court
4
Turn left onto FL 513
0.9 mi·1 min·South Patrick Drive
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·38 sec
6
Merge onto FL 404
6.1 mi·9 min·Pineda Causeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 95 North: Daytona BeachUse the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 95
160 mi·2 hr 53 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi·2 min
Toward US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
10
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
11
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 StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left
132 ft·11 sec
13
Turn right
121 ft·14 sec
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 90
104 ft·4 sec·Beaver Street
15
Turn right
175 ft·13 sec
16
At end of road, turn right
124 ft·11 sec
17
Turn right onto US 17
22 ft·0 sec·Union Street
18
Arrive at destination
US 17
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 13-minute duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Aiming to leave earlier in the morning can help you avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach Jacksonville. With a fuel cost estimated at $27, it’s a budget-friendly excursion. The longest stretch of uninterrupted driving is over 159 miles on I-95, so plan for at least one brief stop for stretching or a quick refreshment before or during that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services can be spaced out on longer interstate runs.
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 85.1 miles from South Patrick Shores, FL, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 159.8 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 37 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.1 miles or 1h 37m 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 36m
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 Patrick Shores, 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 Patrick Shores, FL
This is one driving day of about 170.2 miles and 3h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from South Patrick Shores, 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 159.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 85.1 mi from South Patrick Shores, FL
· 1h 37m into the drive
The midpoint is around 85.1 miles from South Patrick Shores, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 159.8 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protect...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 117.9
Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United Stat...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
$15
near mile 135.6
Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.09 one way
$54.18 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg60 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$29.47
$58.94
premium
$4.72
$31.65
$63.30
diesel
$5.61
$37.58
$75.16
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
51.1
0
$17.87
$8.17
Efficient EV
42.6
0
$14.89
$6.81
EV Truck/SUV
68.1
0
$23.83
$10.89
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
South Patrick Shores, FL
Late night
in South Patrick Shores on Saturday
Local time
2:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jacksonville, FL
Late night
in Jacksonville on Saturday
Local time
2:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
14 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 13m 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 South Patrick Shores, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 170.2 miles and takes about 3h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Pineda Causeway, US 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85.1 miles from South Patrick Shores, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.09 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 demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 170.2 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 0.2 miles (Jolly Roger Drive): Navigation decision point; at 167.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 168.8 miles (US 1; US 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from South Patrick Shores, FL to Jacksonville, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Matanzas National Monument, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and Canaveral National Seashore.
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.
