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Trip from Westwood Lake, FL to Jacksonville, FL

Drive Time

6h 33m

Distance

353.7 mi

569 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$59

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
6h 22m ★
6 AM
6h 34m
8 AM
6h 58m
10 AM
6h 42m
12 PM
6h 40m
3 PM
6h 44m
5 PM
6h 57m
8 PM
6h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Westwood Lake, FL, FL

Westwood Lake, FL

Matt Fitz Gibaud

Downtown Jacksonville, FL, FL

Jacksonville, FL

Mike Jones

Trip Overview

The drive from Westwood Lake, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 353.7 miles and takes about 6h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Florida's Turnpike, Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 219.7 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $59.08 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

176.8 miles from Westwood Lake, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 18m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 6h 33m highway drive covering 353.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 219.7 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 26 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 219.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. 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 Southwest 112th Avenue.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 353.7 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 (Southwest 112th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.1 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 129.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | Southwest 112th Avenue

Turn right onto Southwest 112th Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
8
24.1 mi into trip | ~28m in | Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North
8
129.9 mi into trip | ~2h 26m in

Take the exit toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 152 Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
7
130.9 mi into trip | ~2h 28m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
8
352.3 mi into trip | ~6h 29m 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,...

Towns Along This Route

Between Westwood Lake, FL and Jacksonville, FL, road signs point toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North and Vero Beach.

Orlando

24.1 mi in | ~28m | via Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Florida's Turnpike Toll North

24.1 mi in | ~28m | via Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Vero Beach

129.9 mi in | ~2h 26m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 219.7 mi 3h 57m
Florida's Turnpike 104.7 mi 1h 56m
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike 23.5 mi 25m
US 1 1.3 mi 3m
Southwest 40th Street 0.5 mi 1m
Okeechobee Road 0.3 mi <1m
Southwest 117th Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Southwest 112th Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 219.7 mi, about 3h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westwood Lake, FL and Jacksonville, FL.

1

Start on Southwest 42nd Street

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Southwest 42nd Street
2

At end of road, turn right onto Southwest 111th Avenue

201 ft · 14 sec · Southwest 111th Avenue
3

Turn left onto Southwest 41st Terrace

258 ft · 15 sec · Southwest 41st Terrace
4

Turn right onto Southwest 112th Avenue

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Southwest 112th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Turn left onto SR 976

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southwest 40th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Turn right onto Southwest 117th Avenue

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Southwest 117th Avenue
7

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North Use the left lane.
8

Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

22 mi · 24 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

1.0 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

105 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 53 sec
Exit 152 Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork

214 ft · 5 sec
Toward FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
13

Merge onto FL 70

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 95
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto I 95

220 mi · 3 hr 57 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork

1.1 mi · 2 min
Toward US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
18

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
19

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.
20

Turn left

132 ft · 11 sec
21

Turn right

121 ft · 14 sec
22

At end of road, turn left onto US 90

104 ft · 4 sec · Beaver Street
23

Turn right

175 ft · 13 sec
24

At end of road, turn right

124 ft · 11 sec
25

Turn right onto US 17

22 ft · 0 sec · Union Street
26

Arrive at destination

US 17

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 176.8 miles from Westwood Lake, FL, or about 3h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 219.7 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 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 176.8 miles or 3h 18m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 25m

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 Westwood Lake, 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 Westwood Lake, FL

This is one driving day of about 353.7 miles and 6h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Westwood Lake, 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 219.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 176.8 mi from Westwood Lake, FL · 3h 18m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Port Saint Lucie, FL

177 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.

Popular next leg

Port Saint Lucie, FL to Jacksonville, FL

235.4 mi · 4h 22m

Pacing Suggestions

Pembroke Pines, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 177.6 miles from Westwood Lake, 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.

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.

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

National Monument

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...

5 mi from route ~14 min detour $15 near mile 318.4
View on nps.gov
Fort Matanzas National Monument

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...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 306.1
View on nps.gov
Canaveral National Seashore

Canaveral National Seashore

National Seashore

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...

9 mi from route ~21 min detour $25 near mile 232.7
View on nps.gov
Biscayne National Park

Biscayne National Park

National Park

Within sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Evidence of 10,000 years of human history is here to...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$59.08 one way

$118.17 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 124 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $64.00 $128.00
premium $4.90 $68.18 $136.36
diesel $5.64 $78.58 $157.16

Estimated Tolls: $8.74

Florida's Turnpike (104.7 mi) $7.33
Homestead Extension (23.5 mi) $1.41

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$59

Tolls

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$93–$118

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 123.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 106.1 1 $37.14 $16.98
Efficient EV 88.4 1 $30.95 $14.15
EV Truck/SUV 141.5 1 $49.52 $22.64

Gas CO2

124 kg

EV CO2

41 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Westwood Lake, FL

Morning in Westwood Lake on Monday

Local time

11:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jacksonville, FL

Morning in Jacksonville on Monday

Local time

11:34 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

17 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

6h 33m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Westwood Lake, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 353.7 miles and takes about 6h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Florida's Turnpike, Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 176.8 miles from Westwood Lake, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $59.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 353.7 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 (Southwest 112th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.1 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 129.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Westwood Lake, FL and Jacksonville, FL, road signs point toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North and Vero Beach.

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