Road Trips from Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville sets you up for a variety of trips, from quick half-day excursions to longer, overnight adventures. The majority of routes are primarily highway, making for efficient travel, with mostly flat terrain throughout. You've got options that put you near several national monuments and coastal parks within a few hours, or you can head further south for a more substantial drive. If you're looking for a day trip with park access, or a longer haul to a unique destination, Jacksonville is a solid starting point.
Total Routes
163
Shortest
1.9h
With Parks Nearby
144
Under 2 hours
Full-day getaway
23 total in this range
Temple Terrace, FL
3h 55m196 mi one way
Archer, FL
2h 1m88.5 mi one way
Pebble Creek, FL
3h 44m185 mi one way
Seffner, FL
3h 59m200.9 mi one way
Mango, FL
3h 56m199.1 mi one way
Weekend trip
137 total in this range
St. Petersburg, FL
4h 28m222.6 mi one way
Treasure Island, FL
4h 38m227.9 mi one way
Tampa, FL
4h200.5 mi one way
Safety Harbor, FL
4h 24m211 mi one way
Palmetto, FL
4h 38m235.8 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
Key West, FL
10h 15m502.6 mi one way
For the longest adventure, head 502.6 miles to Key West, FL, a 10.3-hour drive with a score of 9. This is a dedicated long-haul route, recommended for an overnight stay. While it shares proximity to some eastern parks initially, the significant distance and unique destination make it a major excursion.
Islamorada, FL
8h 8m421.6 mi one way
This route to Islamorada, FL is 421.6 miles and takes about 8.1 hours, rated an 8 for drive score. It's a longer, mostly highway journey over flat terrain, and it's recommended for an overnight trip. While it offers access to eastern coastal parks early on, its length positions it as a more significant travel experience.
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St. Petersburg, FL
4h 28m222.6 mi one way
Treasure Island, FL
4h 38m227.9 mi one way
Tampa, FL
4h200.5 mi one way
Safety Harbor, FL
4h 24m211 mi one way
St. Petersburg, FL
4h 28m222.6 mi one way
Tampa, FL
4h200.5 mi one way
Palmetto, FL
4h 38m235.8 mi one way
Ruskin, FL
4h 20m220.3 mi one way
St. Petersburg, FL
4h 28m222.6 mi one way
Treasure Island, FL
4h 38m227.9 mi one way
Tampa, FL
4h200.5 mi one way
Safety Harbor, FL
4h 24m211 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant driving conditions on the mostly flat terrain, with opportunities to visit parks like Castillo de San Marcos National Monument before summer heat arrives.
Summer
Summer drives are best suited for the mostly highway routes, and the flat terrain makes for easy cruising, though park visits may require early starts due to heat.
Fall
Fall provides comfortable temperatures for the predominantly highway drives across flat terrain, with parks like Canaveral National Seashore remaining accessible.
Winter
Winter offers mild weather for the mostly highway, flat terrain drives, making it an ideal time to explore national monuments like Fort Matanzas or head south.
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