Spanning 175.1 miles, the journey from Davenport to Jacksonville is a straightforward trek across central and northern Florida that typically takes about 2 hours and 46 minutes. You will primarily navigate via I-4 East and I-95, incorporating West Bay Street to complete your arrival. Given the manageable duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $29 on fuel for the trip, making it an affordable option for a quick getaway. Because both cities are located within Florida, you will remain in the same state throughout your travel, enjoying a consistent regional feel from start to finish.
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
87.6 miles from Davenport, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 45m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
86.1 mi
1h 34m
I 4
76.2 mi
1h 27m
US 27
4.8 mi
6m
CR 547
1.4 mi
2m
US 1
1.3 mi
3m
West Bay Street
0.9 mi
1m
US 17
0.2 mi
<1m
Beaver Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 86.1 mi, about 1h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on US 17; US 92
0.2 mi·23 sec·US 17; US 92
2
Turn right onto West Bay Street
0.9 mi·1 min·West Bay Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on CR 547
1.4 mi·2 min·CR 547
4
Turn right onto US 27
4.8 mi·6 min·US 27
Use the left lane.
5
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 4 East: Orlando
6
Merge onto I 4
6.0 mi·6 min·I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 4
13 mi·16 min·I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 4
57 mi·1 hr 4 min·I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·14 sec
Toward I 95: Miami, Jacksonville
10
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi·2 min
Toward I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville
11
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North: JacksonvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 95
86 mi·1 hr 34 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi·2 min
Toward US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 90
287 ft·6 sec·US 1; US 90
Toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street, Prudential Drive
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 90
1.2 mi·3 min·US 1; US 90
Toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left
132 ft·11 sec
17
Turn right
121 ft·14 sec
18
At end of road, turn left onto US 90
104 ft·4 sec·Beaver Street
19
Turn right
175 ft·13 sec
20
At end of road, turn right
124 ft·11 sec
21
Turn right onto US 17
22 ft·0 sec·Union Street
22
Arrive at destination
US 17
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 2 hours and 46 minutes on the road, try to time your departure to avoid peak traffic congestion common on these major transit corridors. Since the trip is short enough to handle in one go, you only need to plan for one stop to refuel or stretch your legs. Keep your $29 fuel budget in mind when planning your fill-ups, as local prices may fluctuate near your starting point in Davenport. A helpful tip for this specific route is to familiarize yourself with the West Bay Street transition before you leave, as local street navigation can be the most complex part of the journey. Flexibility is your best asset here, allowing you to easily adjust your pace to suit your personal schedule.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 87.6 miles from Davenport, FL, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.1 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 39 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.6 miles or 1h 45m 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 46m
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 Davenport, 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 Davenport, FL
This is one driving day of about 175.3 miles and 3h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Davenport, 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 95 for about 86.1 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 14.1 and 173.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
14.1 mi into trip|~19m in|I 4
Keep slight left at fork onto I 4
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
27.5 mi into trip|~36m in|I 4
Keep slight right at fork onto I 4
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
84.2 mi into trip|~1h 40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95: Miami, Jacksonville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95: Miami, Jacksonville
7
85.7 mi into trip|~1h 43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Jacksonville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: Jacksonville
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173.9 mi into trip|~3h 21m in|US 1; US 90
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 90 toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.90 one way
$55.81 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg61 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$30.35
$60.71
premium
$4.72
$32.60
$65.19
diesel
$5.61
$38.70
$77.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52.6
0
$18.41
$8.41
Efficient EV
43.8
0
$15.34
$7.01
EV Truck/SUV
70.1
0
$24.54
$11.22
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Davenport, FL
Afternoon
in Davenport on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jacksonville, FL
Afternoon
in Jacksonville on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 25m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United Stat...
5 mi from route
~14 min detour
$15
near mile 138.9
Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protect...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 120.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local driving experience as you transition between major interstates and city streets. While the route relies on I-4 and I-95 for the bulk of the distance, the path is characterized by its technical nature rather than long, monotonous stretches of open highway. Because the highway share is 0% based on our specific data tracking, you should be prepared for frequent adjustments and navigating local transitions rather than just setting cruise control. The flow of the drive changes as you move off the main arteries and into the urban infrastructure of your destination. Staying alert at the wheel is essential, as the route requires more active participation than a standard interstate cruise.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.1 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 4. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.1 miles in near I 4.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 175.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.1 miles (I 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.5 miles (I 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 25m. Total distance: 175.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 86.1 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.1 miles (I 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.5 miles (I 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and Fort Matanzas National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Jacksonville, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
