This 150.8-mile drive from Williamsburg to Jacksonville, Florida, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 56 minutes. The route primarily utilizes major highways, with a 97% highway share, making it a straightforward journey. Expect a fuel cost of around $24 for this trip. Given its relatively short duration and highway-focused nature, it’s perfect for a quick transition between these two Florida locations. You'll spend most of your time on I-95 and I-4, with John Young Parkway also playing a role.
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
75.4 miles from Williamsburg, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 30m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 56m. Total distance: 150.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 97% of the journey taking place on major interstates. You'll encounter a significant 86.1-mile stretch on I-95, indicating long, uninterrupted segments of travel. While primarily an interstate route, the use of John Young Parkway and I-4 offers some variation in the immediate approach to and from urban areas. Expect a consistent pace for most of the trip, characteristic of a direct interstate connection.
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 86.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 4. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 59.8 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 150.8 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 59.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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59.8 mi into trip|~1h 11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95: Miami, Jacksonville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95: Miami, Jacksonville
6
60 mi into trip|~1h 12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville
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61.2 mi into trip|~1h 14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Jacksonville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: Jacksonville
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148.3 mi into trip|~2h 49m 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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149.5 mi into trip|~2h 52m 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,...
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
86.1 mi
1h 34m
I 4
52 mi
59m
John Young Parkway
5 mi
6m
Destination Parkway
1.3 mi
2m
US 1
1.3 mi
3m
Universal Boulevard
0.6 mi
1m
Orangewood Boulevard
0.3 mi
<1m
Lazy Lake Drive
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 86.1 mi, about 1h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamsburg, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on Lady Bug Place
278 ft·17 sec·Lady Bug Place
2
Turn left onto Lazy Lake Drive
0.1 mi·30 sec·Lazy Lake Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto Gateway Avenue
0.1 mi·26 sec·Gateway Avenue
4
Turn right onto Orangewood Boulevard
0.3 mi·34 sec·Orangewood Boulevard
5
Continue on Universal Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·Universal Boulevard
6
Turn right onto Destination Parkway
1.3 mi·2 min·Destination Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Turn left onto CR 423
5.0 mi·6 min·John Young Parkway
Use the left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward I 4 East: Daytona Beach
9
Merge onto I 4
52 mi·59 min·I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·14 sec
Toward I 95: Miami, Jacksonville
11
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi·2 min
Toward I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville
12
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North: JacksonvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 95
86 mi·1 hr 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 StreetUse 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
Trip Plan
With a duration of under three hours, this trip offers great flexibility; you can depart at your convenience. A single stop would likely suffice for this 150.8-mile journey, perhaps to break up the 86.1-mile stretch on I-95. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $24 estimated cost is based on continuous highway driving. Consider leaving early in the morning to avoid potential midday traffic on the interstate segments. The main roads are I-95 and I-4, so be prepared for typical interstate conditions.
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 75.4 miles from Williamsburg, FL, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.1 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 33 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.4 miles or 1h 30m 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 22m
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 Williamsburg, 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 Williamsburg, FL
This is one driving day of about 150.8 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Williamsburg, 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 86.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 75.4 mi from Williamsburg, FL
· 1h 30m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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 114.4
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 98.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.00 one way
$48.01 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$26.11
$52.22
premium
$4.72
$28.04
$56.08
diesel
$5.61
$33.29
$66.59
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.2
0
$15.83
$7.24
Efficient EV
37.7
0
$13.20
$6.03
EV Truck/SUV
60.3
0
$21.11
$9.65
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Williamsburg, FL
Evening
in Williamsburg on Thursday
Local time
6:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jacksonville, FL
Evening
in Jacksonville on Thursday
Local time
6:56 PM
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
20 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
2h 56m 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 Williamsburg, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 150.8 miles and takes about 2h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, I 4, John Young Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75.4 miles from Williamsburg, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.00 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 150.8 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 59.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Williamsburg, FL to Jacksonville, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
