Origin
Tavares, FL
Evening in Tavares on Sunday
Local time
6:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tavares, FL to Jacksonville, FL
Drive Time
2h 54m
Distance
129.9 mi
209 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 43m
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6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 17m
10 AM
3h 2m
12 PM
3h 0m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 16m
8 PM
2h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tavares, FL
DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ
Jacksonville, FL
Mike Jones
Trip Overview
The drive from Tavares, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 129.9 miles and takes about 2h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Eustis Grove Street, FL 11 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.1 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.70 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
65 miles from Tavares, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 54m highway drive covering 129.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Eustis Grove Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 50.1 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 34 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 50.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Eustis Grove Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 44.6 miles in near FL 11.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 129.9 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 44.6 miles (FL 11): Lane positioning matters here; at 127.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.6 miles (US 1; US 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
44.6 mi into trip
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~1h 10m in
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FL 11
Turn left onto FL 11
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
127.4 mi into trip
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~2h 47m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Stree...
6
128.6 mi into trip
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~2h 50m 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
128.6 mi into trip
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~2h 50m 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 none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street,...
6
129.9 mi into trip
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~2h 53m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 50.1 mi | 55m |
| Eustis Grove Street | 18.5 mi | 27m |
| FL 11 | 18.2 mi | 23m |
| FL 40 | 16.2 mi | 22m |
| State Street | 10 mi | 13m |
| US 1 | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| CR 445A | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| East Burleigh Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 50.1 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tavares, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on CR Old 441
147 ft
·
3 sec
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East Alfred Street
2
Turn slight left
378 ft
·
11 sec
3
Turn slight left onto CR Old 441
399 ft
·
10 sec
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CR Old 441
4
Turn right onto North Saint Clair Abrams Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Saint Clair Abrams Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 441; FL 19
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Burleigh Boulevard
Use the none lane.
6
Turn slight left
391 ft
·
14 sec
7
Continue on Mount Homer Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Homer Road
8
Turn left onto David Walker Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
David Walker Drive
9
Turn left onto Kurt Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
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Kurt Street
10
Continue on West Lakeview Avenue
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
West Lakeview Avenue
11
Turn left onto FL 19
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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Bay Street
12
Continue on FL 19
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Paul Brown Parkway
13
Continue on FL 19
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Grove Street
14
Continue on FL 19
19 mi
·
27 min
·
Eustis Grove Street
15
Turn right onto CR 445A
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
CR 445A
16
Turn right onto FL 40
16 mi
·
22 min
·
FL 40
Use the none lane.
17
Turn left onto FL 11
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
FL 11
Use the left lane.
18
Enter roundabout onto FL 11
102 ft
·
1 sec
·
FL 11
19
Continue on FL 11
9.5 mi
·
12 min
·
FL 11
20
Turn left onto US 1; FL 100
10.0 mi
·
13 min
·
State Street
21
Enter roundabout onto US 1
100 ft
·
1 sec
·
US 1
22
Continue on US 1
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 1
23
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 95 North: Jacksonville
24
Merge onto I 95
50 mi
·
55 min
·
I 95
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
Use the none lane.
26
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
27
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 none / straight / slight right lanes.
28
Turn left
132 ft
·
11 sec
29
Turn right
121 ft
·
14 sec
30
At end of road, turn left onto US 90
104 ft
·
4 sec
·
Beaver Street
31
Turn right
175 ft
·
13 sec
32
At end of road, turn right
124 ft
·
11 sec
33
Turn right onto US 17
22 ft
·
0 sec
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Union Street
34
Arrive at destination
US 17
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65 miles from Tavares, FL, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.1 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 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65 miles or 1h 36m 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 24m
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 Tavares, 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 Tavares, FL
This is one driving day of about 129.9 miles and 2h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tavares, 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 50.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65 mi from Tavares, FL · 1h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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 65 miles from Tavares, 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
$21.70 one way
$43.40 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $23.50 | $47.01 |
| premium | $4.90 | $25.04 | $50.08 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.86 | $57.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39 | 0 | $13.64 | $6.24 |
| Efficient EV | 32.5 | 0 | $11.37 | $5.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52 | 0 | $18.19 | $8.31 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
Jacksonville, FL
Evening in Jacksonville on Sunday
Local time
6:04 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 54m 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 Tavares, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 129.9 miles and takes about 2h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Eustis Grove Street, FL 11. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65 miles from Tavares, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.70 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.
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 20 significant decision points across 129.9 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 44.6 miles (FL 11): Lane positioning matters here; at 127.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.6 miles (US 1; US 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Tavares, FL to Jacksonville, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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