Origin
Atlantic Beach, FL
Morning in Atlantic Beach on Tuesday
Local time
10:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Atlantic Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
16.3 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atlantic Beach, FL
Brent Singleton
Jacksonville, FL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Atlantic Beach to Jacksonville, this 16.3-mile trip is a quick, straightforward connection between the coast and the city. You can easily complete the entire drive in about 29 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, it is an incredibly budget-friendly route that requires no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via Atlantic Boulevard, the Arlington Expressway, and Seminole Road. Since both locations are situated within Florida, you will experience a familiar, consistent regional feel throughout the journey. It is an ideal option for those who want a practical, efficient transit between the beach and the downtown area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Boulevard | 8.8 mi | 15m |
| Arlington Expressway | 6 mi | 9m |
| Seminole Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Plaza Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Coast Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Union Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Atlantic Boulevard
— 8.8 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlantic Beach, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on 9th Street
94 ft
·
6 sec
·
9th Street
2
Turn right onto East Coast Drive
297 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Coast Drive
3
Turn right onto Plaza Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Plaza Street
4
Turn slight left onto Seminole Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Seminole Road
5
Turn right onto SR A1A; FL 10
8.8 mi
·
15 min
·
Atlantic Boulevard
6
Continue on Arlington Expressway
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Arlington Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
312 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Liberty Street North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto State Street
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
State Street
9
Turn left onto US 1
280 ft
·
15 sec
·
Main Street
10
Turn left onto US 17
177 ft
·
4 sec
·
Union Street
11
Arrive at destination
US 17
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Coast Drive
Turn right onto East Coast Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Plaza Street
Turn right onto Plaza Street
Navigation decision point
6
15.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Liberty Street North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Liberty Street North
4
16.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 1 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 1 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
16.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 17 / Union Street
Turn left onto US 17 / Union Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.59 one way
$5.19 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Jacksonville, FL
Morning in Jacksonville on Tuesday
Local time
10:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
29m 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?
This 16.3-mile journey offers a mixed driving profile that transitions from local roads to more structured thoroughfares. You will spend roughly 37% of your time on highways, providing a balanced experience between slower-paced local streets and faster segments. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on Atlantic Boulevard, where you will cover 8.8 miles. As you move away from the coast, the road environment shifts, requiring you to remain attentive as you transition between the various transit zones. The route is designed for utility, offering a direct path that minimizes complex navigation while getting you to your destination efficiently.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on Atlantic Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Coast Drive.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Coast Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Plaza Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Jacksonville, FL
Full guide →Founded 1791
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.
Top landmarks
- • Fort Caroline — fort in Florida managed by the National Park Service
- • Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville — museum in Jacksonville, Florida
- • Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve — wetlands in Florida (U.S.) managed by the National Park Service
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 29m. Total distance: 16.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on Atlantic Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Coast Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Plaza Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 US Trip Planner 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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