Origin
Baldwin, FL
Morning in Baldwin on Tuesday
Local time
8:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baldwin, 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
28m
Distance
20.3 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Baldwin, FL
Malcolm Garret
Jacksonville, FL
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Trip Overview
Baldwin, FL to Jacksonville, FL is 20.3 miles and takes about 28m via I 10, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Florida, connecting two points in the northern part of the state. Given its brevity, it's an easy same-day drive, suitable for quick transfers or accessing a larger city from a smaller town. You'll primarily be on highway, so expect a straightforward and quick commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 9.1 mi | 11m |
| US 90 | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| Union Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| I 95 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Chaffee Road South | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| US 17 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 9.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baldwin, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on US 90; US 301
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
US 90; US 301
2
Turn right onto Chaffee Road South
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Chaffee Road South
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward ( 10 East: Jacksonville
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 10
9.1 mi
·
11 min
·
I 10
Use the slight right lane.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 95
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95
8
Take the exit onto US 17; FL 228
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 17; FL 228
Exit 353B
Toward Union Street, Beaver Street
9
Turn straight onto US 17; US 23; FL 228
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Arrive at destination
US 17
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 7.6 and 19.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
7.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Chaffee Road South
Turn right onto Chaffee Road South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
8.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Turn left toward ( 10 East: Jacksonville
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward ( 10 East: Jacksonville
5
8.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
8
18 mi into trip
|
~24m 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...
6
19.4 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.23 one way
$6.46 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.77 | $7.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
8:15 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
1 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
28m 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 drive is predominantly highway, with 87% of the route on major roads like I 10. You'll experience a longest stretch of 9.1 miles on I 10 before transitioning to surface roads like US 90 and Union Street. Expect dense exits as you approach Jacksonville. The highway portion offers a direct connection, while the final miles on surface streets will likely involve more local traffic.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.1 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US 90. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.6 miles in near Chaffee Road South.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 20.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.6 miles (Chaffee Road South): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Baldwin, FL and Jacksonville, FL, road signs point toward ( 10 East: Jacksonville, Daytona Beach and Savannah.
( 10 East: Jacksonville
8.1 mi in
|
~11m
Daytona Beach
17.6 mi in
|
~23m
Savannah
18 mi in
|
~24m
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 28m. Total distance: 20.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.1 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Jacksonville, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 7.6 miles (Chaffee Road South): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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