Origin
Villano Beach, FL
Morning in Villano Beach on Saturday
Local time
7:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Villano Beach, 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
58m
Distance
43 mi
69 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Villano Beach, FL
Brent Singleton
Jacksonville, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Villano Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 43 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Charles Usinas Memorial Highway, Coastal 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 $6.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 43 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 58m highway drive covering 43 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Charles Usinas Memorial Highway. 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 23 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 Charles Usinas Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in near US 1 / North Ponce de Leon Boulevard.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 43 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (US 1 / North Ponce de Leon Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.6 miles (US 1; US 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.6 mi into trip
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~7m in
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US 1 / North Ponce de Leon Boulevard
Turn right onto US 1 / North Ponce de Leon Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
6
40.4 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
41.6 mi into trip
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~54m 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
41.6 mi into trip
|
~54m 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,...
6
42.9 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
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 Villano Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Acosta along the way.
Acosta
40.4 mi in
|
~52m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 30.6 mi | 34m |
| Charles Usinas Memorial Highway | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Coastal Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| US 1 | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Francis and Mary Usina Bridge | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Vilano Causeway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Ponce de Leon Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| May Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 30.6 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Villano Beach, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on Village Drive
40 ft
·
8 sec
·
Village Drive
2
Continue on Village Drive
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Village Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto SR A1A
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Coastal Highway
4
Turn right onto SR A1A
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Francis and Mary Usina Bridge
5
Continue on SR A1A
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Vilano Causeway
6
Continue on SR A1A
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
May Street
7
Turn left onto SR A1A
234 ft
·
7 sec
·
San Marco Avenue
8
Turn slight right
155 ft
·
5 sec
9
Turn straight onto West San Carlos Avenue
317 ft
·
9 sec
·
West San Carlos Avenue
10
Turn right onto US 1
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Ponce de Leon Boulevard
Use the left / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto FL 16
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Charles Usinas Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 95 North: Jacksonville
13
Merge onto I 95
31 mi
·
34 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
15
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
16
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.
17
Turn left
132 ft
·
11 sec
18
Turn right
121 ft
·
14 sec
19
At end of road, turn left onto US 90
104 ft
·
4 sec
·
Beaver Street
20
Turn right
175 ft
·
13 sec
21
At end of road, turn right
124 ft
·
11 sec
22
Turn right onto US 17
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
Union Street
23
Arrive at destination
US 17
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.5 mi from Villano Beach, FL · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from Villano Beach, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jacksonville, FL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Jacksonville, FL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.84 one way
$13.69 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $7.45 | $14.89 |
| premium | $4.72 | $8.00 | $15.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Morning in Jacksonville on Saturday
Local time
7:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Clear
SW 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
62°F
Nocatee, FL
22 mi in
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
3 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
58m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Villano Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 43 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Charles Usinas Memorial Highway, Coastal 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 21.5 miles from Villano Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.84 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 is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 43 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (US 1 / North Ponce de Leon Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.6 miles (US 1; US 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Villano Beach, 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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