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
98
Shortest
3.5h
With Parks Nearby
86
Full-day getaway
8 total in this range
Vero Beach, FL
3h 59m212.1 mi one way
This drive to Vero Beach covers 212.1 miles and takes about 4 hours, rated an 8 for drive score. It sticks to mostly highway with flat terrain, and you'll pass by notable parks like Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and Canaveral National Seashore. It's a good option if you want a straightforward trip without an overnight stay.
Plant City, FL
3h 54m202 mi one way
Roseland, FL
3h 43m195.1 mi one way
Head south 195.1 miles to Roseland, FL, a trip that averages 3.7 hours with a solid drive score of 8. This route is mostly highway and flat, similar to other nearby options. It also offers access to Fort Matanzas National Monument and Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, making it a convenient day trip.
Winter Beach, FL
3h 53m205.9 mi one way
This 205.9-mile route to Winter Beach, FL, will take approximately 3.9 hours, featuring a drive score of 8. It's a mostly highway drive over flat terrain, comparable to nearby destinations. You'll have opportunities to visit parks such as Fort Matanzas National Monument and Canaveral National Seashore along the way.
Medulla, FL
3h 58m200.8 mi one way
Weekend trip
88 total in this range
St. Petersburg, FL
4h 28m222.6 mi one way
Treasure Island, FL
4h 38m227.9 mi one way
Palmetto, FL
4h 38m235.8 mi one way
McGregor, FL
6h 21m300.4 mi one way
This is a longer haul at 300.4 miles, requiring about 6.4 hours and boasting a high drive score of 9. The route is mostly highway with flat terrain. It provides access to parks like Fort Matanzas National Monument and Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, offering a more substantial drive than many other Florida destinations.
Redington Shores, FL
4h 42m228.2 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
Palmetto, FL
4h 38m235.8 mi one way
McGregor, FL
6h 21m300.4 mi one way
St. Petersburg, FL
4h 28m222.6 mi one way
Palmetto, FL
4h 38m235.8 mi one way
Ruskin, FL
4h 20m220.3 mi one way
Pinellas Park, FL
4h 23m218.3 mi one way
St. Petersburg, FL
4h 28m222.6 mi one way
Treasure Island, FL
4h 38m227.9 mi one way
Palmetto, FL
4h 38m235.8 mi one way
McGregor, FL
6h 21m300.4 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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