Century, FL to Jacksonville, FL is 359.2 miles and takes about 6h 50m via I 10 and US 90, with a fuel budget near $55 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, moving from the western part of the state eastward. With nearly all of it on highways, it’s a straightforward drive focused on covering distance efficiently. Plan for a single day trip unless you want to break up the drive for more exploration along the way.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
179.6 miles from Century, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 34m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
304.7 mi
5h 28m
Highway 4
43.5 mi
1h 1m
US 90
4.1 mi
6m
South Ferdon Boulevard
1.9 mi
3m
Main Street
0.9 mi
2m
Union Street
0.7 mi
1m
I 95
0.7 mi
1m
North Century Boulevard
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 304.7 mi, about 5h 28m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 128 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,172 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,725
Quietest
2 AM
~149 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 102 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Century, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
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Start on East Hecker Road
55 ft·8 sec·East Hecker Road
2
Turn sharp right onto US 29
0.7 mi·1 min·North Century Boulevard
3
Turn right onto FL 4
7.3 mi·11 min·Highway 4
4
Continue on FL 4; FL 89
0.2 mi·23 sec·1st Avenue East
5
Continue on FL 4
32 mi·43 min·Highway 4
6
Continue on FL 4
4.6 mi·6 min·Highway 4
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 90
4.1 mi·6 min·US 90
8
Turn slight right onto Main Street
0.9 mi·2 min·Main Street
9
Turn right onto FL 85
1.9 mi·3 min·South Ferdon Boulevard
10
Turn left
0.4 mi·58 sec
Toward I 10 East: TallahasseeUse the left lane.
11
Merge onto I 10
305 mi·5 hr 28 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·33 sec
Toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·56 sec
Toward I 95 North: International Airport, SavannahUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 95
0.7 mi·1 min·I 95
15
Take the exit onto US 17; FL 228
0.2 mi·26 sec·US 17; FL 228
Exit 353BToward Union Street, Beaver Street
16
Turn straight onto US 17; US 23; FL 228
0.7 mi·1 min·Union Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
US 17
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6h 50m drive, consider leaving early to avoid any potential midday traffic. Since it’s a single-day trip, you have flexibility, but breaking it up might be wise if you prefer a more relaxed pace. The $55 fuel cost is an estimate, so monitor your tank, especially during the 304.7-mile stretch on I 10 where services might be less frequent. Keep an eye out for your turn onto Highway 4, as it marks a significant shift from the interstate before reaching Jacksonville.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 179.6 miles from Century, FL, or about 3h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 304.7 miles.
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 79 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 179.6 miles or 3h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 43m
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 Century, 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 Century, FL
This is one driving day of about 359.2 miles and 6h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 79 miles from Century, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 304.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 358.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 29 / North Century Boulevard
Turn sharp right onto US 29 / North Century Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
51.3 mi into trip|~1h 16m in
Turn left toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
5
51.7 mi into trip|~1h 17m in|I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
356.8 mi into trip|~6h 45m 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...
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358.2 mi into trip|~6h 47m 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
$57.75 one way
$115.51 round trip
$4.08/gal25.4 MPG avg126 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.44
$62.82
$125.64
premium
$4.78
$67.57
$135.14
diesel
$6.18
$87.38
$174.76
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 125.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
107.8
1
$37.72
$17.24
Efficient EV
89.8
1
$31.43
$14.37
EV Truck/SUV
143.7
1
$50.29
$22.99
Gas CO2
126 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Oct 18, 2026
Origin
Century, FL
Late night
in Century on Monday
Local time
2:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Clear
NE 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 18 at 2:56AM EDT until October 20 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 18 at 2:21AM EDT until October 18 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Jacksonville, FL
Late night
in Jacksonville on Monday
Local time
3:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Partly Sunny
N 21 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 18 at 2:56AM EDT until October 20 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 18 at 2:21AM EDT until October 18 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
21 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
6h 50m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 98% of the 359.2 miles on major roads like I 10 and US 90. You’ll experience a long stretch of 304.7 miles on I 10, indicating sustained cruising. The transition to surface roads will occur later in the drive, offering a different pace for the final miles. Expect a relatively consistent driving experience with many highway exits.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 304.7 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Highway 4. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 29 / North Century Boulevard.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 359.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 29 / North Century Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 51.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 51.7 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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
•Downtown Jacksonville — central business district of Jacksonville, Florida, United States
•Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville — museum in Jacksonville, Florida
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 50m. Total distance: 359.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 50m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 304.7 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 28 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 is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 28 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 29 / North Century Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 51.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 51.7 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.8 hours each way, a round trip means 13.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Jacksonville, FL before the return drive.
