Origin
Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL
Morning in Weeki Wachee Gardens on Monday
Local time
8:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL to Jacksonville, FL
Drive Time
3h 51m
Distance
167.2 mi
269 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
25 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 38m
★
6 AM
3h 51m
8 AM
4h 17m
10 AM
4h 0m
12 PM
3h 57m
3 PM
4h 1m
5 PM
4h 15m
8 PM
3h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Jacksonville, FL
Mike Jones
Trip Overview
The drive from Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 167.2 miles and takes about 3h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on FL 121, Suncoast Boulevard, US 301 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.1 miles on FL 121. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.93 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
83.6 miles from Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 167.2 miles and takes about 3h 51m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
FL 121 is the longest continuous segment at about 39.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near CR 550 / Cortez Boulevard.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 167.2 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 2.4 miles (CR 550 / Cortez Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 73.4 miles (US 41; FL 121 / Southwest 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 147.7 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.4 mi into trip
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~6m in
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CR 550 / Cortez Boulevard
Turn sharp right onto CR 550 / Cortez Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
73.4 mi into trip
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~1h 45m in
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US 41; FL 121 / Southwest 7th Street
Turn left onto US 41; FL 121 / Southwest 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
147.7 mi into trip
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~3h 26m in
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I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
164.9 mi into trip
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~3h 46m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: International Airport, Savan...
6
166.3 mi into trip
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~3h 48m in
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US 17; FL 228
Take the exit onto US 17; FL 228 toward Union Street, Beaver Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 353B
Toward Union Street, Beaver Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FL 121 | 39.1 mi | 51m |
| Suncoast Boulevard | 35 mi | 48m |
| US 301 | 18.1 mi | 22m |
| I 10 | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| Waldo Road | 13.1 mi | 18m |
| Commercial Way | 12.3 mi | 15m |
| Sid Martin Highway | 8.8 mi | 11m |
| Starke Bypass | 6.4 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
FL 121
— 39.1 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on Tuscawilla Drive
86 ft
·
3 sec
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Tuscawilla Drive
2
Continue on Tuscawilla Drive
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Tuscawilla Drive
3
Continue on Westwind Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Westwind Street
4
Turn left onto Alpaca Drive
372 ft
·
20 sec
·
Alpaca Drive
5
Turn left onto CR 597
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Shoal Line Boulevard
6
Turn sharp right onto CR 550
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Cortez Boulevard
7
Turn left onto US 19
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Commercial Way
8
Continue on US 19
35 mi
·
48 min
·
Suncoast Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn slight right onto FL 121
20 mi
·
25 min
·
FL 121
10
Turn left onto US 41; FL 121
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 7th Street
Use the left lane.
11
Take the ramp onto US 41; FL 121
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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US 41; FL 121
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto US 41; US 27 Alternate; FL 121
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Noble Avenue
13
Turn left onto US 27; US 41; FL 121
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Main Street
14
Turn slight right onto FL 121
19 mi
·
25 min
·
FL 121
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on FL 331
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Williston Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on FL 24A; FL 331
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 11th Street
17
Continue on FL 24
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Waldo Road
18
Continue on FL 24
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Northeast Waldo Road
19
Continue on FL 24
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Waldo Road
Use the left lane.
20
Merge onto US 301
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Sid Martin Highway
21
Continue on US 301 ALT
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Starke Bypass
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on US 301 Alternate
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
US 301 Alternate
23
Continue on US 301
18 mi
·
22 min
·
US 301
24
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 East: Jacksonville
25
Merge onto I 10
17 mi
·
19 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
28
Merge onto I 95
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95
29
Take the exit onto US 17; FL 228
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 17; FL 228
Exit 353B
Toward Union Street, Beaver Street
30
Turn straight onto US 17; US 23; FL 228
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
31
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 83.6 miles from Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL, or about 2h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.1 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 83.6 miles or 2h 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 12m
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 Weeki Wachee Gardens, 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 Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL
This is one driving day of about 167.2 miles and 3h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Weeki Wachee Gardens, 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 FL 121 for about 39.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83.6 mi from Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL · 2h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 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 83.6 miles from Weeki Wachee Gardens, 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
$27.93 one way
$55.86 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $30.25 | $60.51 |
| premium | $4.90 | $32.23 | $64.46 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $37.15 | $74.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
25 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Seafood Dock - Tesla Supercharger
Gainesville, FL
Tesla
23 DCFC
Coastal Way - Coastal Landing - Tesla Supercharger
Brooksville, FL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Wawa - Tesla Supercharger
Gainesville, FL
Tesla
12 DCFC
TA, Baldwin, FL
Baldwin, FL
BP_PULSE
12 DCFC
Wawa - Tesla Supercharger
Jacksonville, FL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Butler Town Center - Tesla Supercharger
Gainesville, FL
Tesla
10 DCFC
Wawa - Tesla Supercharger
Crystal River, FL
Tesla
8 DCFC
ALDI - Tesla Supercharger
Starke, FL
Tesla
8 DCFC
Tesla: 9
FORD_CHARGE: 3
ChargePoint Network: 2
eVgo Network: 2
EV Connect: 1
Electrify America: 1
AUTEL: 1
IN_CHARGE: 1
Non-Networked: 1
FPLEV: 1
Blink Network: 1
BP_PULSE: 1
CHARGEUP: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.2 | 0 | $17.56 | $8.03 |
| Efficient EV | 41.8 | 0 | $14.63 | $6.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.9 | 0 | $23.41 | $10.70 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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 Monday
Local time
8:04 AM
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
15 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 51m 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 Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 167.2 miles and takes about 3h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are FL 121, Suncoast Boulevard, US 301. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.6 miles from Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.93 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 16 significant decision points across 167.2 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 2.4 miles (CR 550 / Cortez Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 73.4 miles (US 41; FL 121 / Southwest 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 147.7 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL to Jacksonville, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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