The drive from Williston Highlands, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 101.5 miles and takes about 2h 18m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on FL 121, US 301, I 10 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.4 miles on FL 121.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.16 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.
Midpoint
50.7 miles from Williston Highlands, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 18m. Total distance: 101.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 18m highway drive covering 101.5 miles, with most of the trip on FL 121 and US 301. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.4 miles on FL 121.
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.
FL 121 is the longest continuous segment at about 24.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FL 121 and US 301. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in near US 41; FL 121 / Southwest 7th Street.
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 16 significant decision points across 101.5 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 7.7 miles (US 41; FL 121 / Southwest 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 82 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 98.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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7.7 mi into trip|~12m in|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
82 mi into trip|~1h 53m in|I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
98.8 mi into trip|~2h 13m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Dayton...
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99.2 mi into trip|~2h 14m 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...
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100.6 mi into trip|~2h 16m in|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
24.4 mi
33m
US 301
18.1 mi
22m
I 10
16.8 mi
19m
Waldo Road
13.1 mi
18m
Sid Martin Highway
8.8 mi
11m
Starke Bypass
6.4 mi
7m
US 301 Alternate
3.4 mi
4m
Southeast Williston Road
2.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
FL 121
— 24.4 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williston Highlands, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on Northeast 6th Street
0.1 mi·35 sec·Northeast 6th Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto CR 316
0.6 mi·1 min·Northeast 140th Avenue
3
Turn left onto East Levy Street
1.3 mi·3 min·East Levy Street
4
Turn left onto FL 121
5.6 mi·7 min·FL 121
5
Turn left onto US 41; FL 121
0.7 mi·1 min·Southwest 7th Street
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp onto US 41; FL 121
0.1 mi·15 sec·US 41; FL 121
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto US 41; US 27 Alternate; FL 121
0.5 mi·1 min·West Noble Avenue
8
Turn left onto US 27; US 41; FL 121
0.4 mi·49 sec·Main Street
9
Turn slight right onto FL 121
19 mi·25 min·FL 121
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on FL 331
2.1 mi·3 min·Southeast Williston Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on FL 24A; FL 331
0.7 mi·1 min·Southeast 11th Street
12
Continue on FL 24
1.4 mi·2 min·Waldo Road
13
Continue on FL 24
0.3 mi·32 sec·Northeast Waldo Road
14
Continue on FL 24
12 mi·15 min·Waldo Road
Use the left lane.
15
Merge onto US 301
8.8 mi·11 min·Sid Martin Highway
16
Continue on US 301 ALT
6.4 mi·7 min·Starke Bypass
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 301 Alternate
3.4 mi·4 min·US 301 Alternate
18
Continue on US 301
18 mi·22 min·US 301
19
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 10 East: Jacksonville
20
Merge onto I 10
17 mi·19 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi·33 sec
Toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·56 sec
Toward I 95 North: International Airport, SavannahUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto I 95
0.7 mi·1 min·I 95
24
Take the exit onto US 17; FL 228
0.2 mi·26 sec·US 17; FL 228
Exit 353BToward Union Street, Beaver Street
25
Turn straight onto US 17; US 23; FL 228
0.7 mi·1 min·Union Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
26
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.7 miles from Williston Highlands, FL, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.4 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 22 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.7 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 55m
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 Williston Highlands, 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 Williston Highlands, FL
This is one driving day of about 101.5 miles and 2h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Williston Highlands, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on FL 121 for about 24.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.7 mi from Williston Highlands, FL
· 1h 14m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.16 one way
$32.31 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$17.57
$35.15
premium
$4.72
$18.87
$37.75
diesel
$5.61
$22.41
$44.82
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.5
0
$10.66
$4.87
Efficient EV
25.4
0
$8.88
$4.06
EV Truck/SUV
40.6
0
$14.21
$6.50
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Williston Highlands, FL
Late night
in Williston Highlands on Saturday
Local time
2:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jacksonville, FL
Late night
in Jacksonville on Saturday
Local time
2:43 AM
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
4 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 18m 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 Williston Highlands, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 101.5 miles and takes about 2h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are FL 121, US 301, I 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.7 miles from Williston Highlands, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.16 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 101.5 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 7.7 miles (US 41; FL 121 / Southwest 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 82 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 98.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Williston Highlands, FL to Jacksonville, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
