Origin
Crystal River, FL
Late night in Crystal River on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crystal River, FL to Jacksonville, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 33m
Distance
134.6 mi
217 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 23m
★
6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 54m
10 AM
2h 41m
12 PM
2h 39m
3 PM
2h 42m
5 PM
2h 53m
8 PM
2h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crystal River, FL
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Jacksonville, FL
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Trip Overview
This 134.6-mile journey from Crystal River, FL, to Jacksonville, FL, is estimated to take about 2 hours and 33 minutes. With a fuel cost around $22, it's an economical day trip, as it's designed for a single day of travel. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Northeast Crystal Street, North Citrus Avenue, and Suncoast Boulevard, with no highway driving. You'll experience a turn-heavy local drive, making it a more engaging experience than a straightforward interstate cruise. This trip is entirely within Florida, so you won't be crossing regional boundaries.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
67.3 miles from Crystal River, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Crystal Street | — | — |
| North Citrus Avenue | — | — |
| Suncoast Boulevard | — | — |
| Southwest 7th Street | — | — |
| West Noble Avenue | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Southeast Williston Road | — | — |
| Southeast 11th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Northeast Crystal Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crystal River, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on the route
26 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Northeast Crystal Street
180 ft
·
10 sec
·
Northeast Crystal Street
3
Turn left onto North Citrus Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Citrus Avenue
4
Turn right onto Suncoast Boulevard
20 mi
·
25 min
·
Suncoast Boulevard
5
Turn slight right
20 mi
·
25 min
6
Turn left onto Southwest 7th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 7th Street
7
Take the ramp slight right
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
8
Merge slight left onto West Noble Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Noble Avenue
9
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Main Street
10
Turn slight right
19 mi
·
25 min
11
Continue on Southeast Williston Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Williston Road
12
Continue on Southeast 11th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 11th Street
13
Continue on Waldo Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Waldo Road
14
Continue on Northeast Waldo Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Northeast Waldo Road
15
Continue on Waldo Road
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Waldo Road
16
Merge slight left onto Sid Martin Highway
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Sid Martin Highway
17
Continue on Starke Bypass
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Starke Bypass
18
Continue straight
3.4 mi
·
4 min
19
Continue straight
18 mi
·
22 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Jacksonville
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 10 East: Jacksonville
21
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
19 min
22
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
23
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
24
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Union Street, Beaver Street
26
Turn straight onto Union Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Street
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour and 33-minute duration and 134.6-mile length, this drive is perfectly suited for a single day. You can depart Crystal River any time that suits your schedule, as the relatively short distance offers flexibility. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of approximately $22, planning is straightforward. Keep an eye on your navigation, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means you'll be making frequent turns. A practical tip: familiarize yourself with the sequence of Northeast Crystal Street, North Citrus Avenue, and Suncoast Boulevard before you leave to ensure a smoother progression.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.3 miles from Crystal River, FL, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
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 30 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.3 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 5m
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 Crystal River, 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 Crystal River, FL
This is one driving day of about 134.6 miles and 2h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Crystal River, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.3 miles from Crystal River, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.42 one way
$42.85 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $23.31 | $46.61 |
| premium | $4.72 | $25.03 | $50.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.72 | $59.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.4 | 0 | $14.13 | $6.46 |
| Efficient EV | 33.7 | 0 | $11.78 | $5.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.8 | 0 | $18.84 | $8.61 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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
Late night in Jacksonville on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 33m 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?
Expect a dynamic driving experience on this route, characterized by frequent turns rather than long stretches of highway. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating local roads for the entire 134.6 miles. The drive progresses through a series of interconnected local streets, indicated by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. There isn't a 'longest stretch' noted, suggesting continuous engagement with the road and frequent adjustments. This means you'll be actively steering and navigating for most of the 2-hour and 33-minute duration.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Northeast Crystal Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Crystal River, FL to Jacksonville, FL is easy. At 2h 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Crystal River, FL to Jacksonville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Arriving in Jacksonville, FL
Full guide →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.
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 2h 33m. Total distance: 134.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Crystal River, FL to Jacksonville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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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