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Trip from Woodville, 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

2h 44m

Distance

174.3 mi

281 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 34m ★
6 AM
2h 45m
8 AM
3h 6m
10 AM
2h 52m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 53m
5 PM
3h 5m
8 PM
2h 38m

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

Downtown Woodville, FL, FL

Woodville, FL

Matt Fitz Gibaud

city in Duval County, and largest city in State of Florida, United States

Jacksonville, FL

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

The drive from Woodville, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 174.3 miles and takes about 2h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Capital Circle Southeast, Capital Circle Northeast, Mahan Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.74 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

87.2 miles from Woodville, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Capital Circle Southeast
Capital Circle Northeast
Mahan Drive
I 10 East
I 95 South
I 95 North
Union Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Capital Circle Southeast — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Woodville Highway

4.4 mi · 7 min · Woodville Highway
2

Turn right onto Capital Circle Southeast

6.6 mi · 11 min · Capital Circle Southeast
3

Continue on Capital Circle Northeast

1.3 mi · 2 min · Capital Circle Northeast
4

Turn right onto Mahan Drive

4.3 mi · 7 min · Mahan Drive
5

Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Lake City

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 10 East: Lake City
6

Merge slight left

152 mi · 2 hr 44 min
7

Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach

0.4 mi · 34 sec · I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
8

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah

0.7 mi · 57 sec · I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
9

Merge slight left

0.7 mi · 1 min
10

Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Union Street, Beaver Street
11

Turn straight onto Union Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Union Street
12

Arrive at your destination

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 87.2 miles from Woodville, FL, or about 1h 22m into the drive.

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 38 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 87.2 miles or 1h 22m 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 14m

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 Woodville, 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 Woodville, FL

This is one driving day of about 174.3 miles and 2h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Woodville, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Madison, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Madison, FL

87 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

Tallahassee, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Madison, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 87.2 miles from Woodville, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.74 one way

$55.49 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 61 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $30.18 $60.36
premium $4.72 $32.41 $64.82
diesel $5.61 $38.48 $76.97

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: 61 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 52.3 0 $18.30 $8.37
Efficient EV 43.6 0 $15.25 $6.97
EV Truck/SUV 69.7 0 $24.40 $11.16

Gas CO2

61 kg

EV CO2

20 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 15, 2026

Origin

Woodville, FL

Afternoon in Woodville on Saturday

Local time

2:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jacksonville, FL

Afternoon in Jacksonville on Saturday

Local time

2:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

82°F

Madison, FL

87 mi in

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

21 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 44m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

174.3 mi in 2h 44m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Capital Circle Southeast.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Woodville, FL to Jacksonville, FL is easy. At 2h 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Woodville, FL to Jacksonville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

About the Cities

Arriving in Jacksonville, FL

Full guide →

Jacksonville occupies one of the most coveted spots on the Atlantic coast. Set amongst abundant beaches and possessing an ideal subtropical climate, its crown jewel is the unique habitat and natural beauty of the St. Johns River. For this reason and more, "The River City" is a popular destination for vacationers looking for a laid-back Sunshine State escape.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 44m. Total distance: 174.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Woodville, FL to Jacksonville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jacksonville, FL before heading back.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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