This 234.9-mile drive from Eastpoint, FL to Jacksonville, FL is a solid day trip, taking approximately 4 hours and 48 minutes. You'll be spending about 84% of your time on highways, making it a primarily highway-focused experience. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $37. Given the duration and distance, it's comfortably manageable within a single day, so you won't necessarily need to break it up. The route traverses within the state of Florida, offering a straightforward path across the region.
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
117.5 miles from Eastpoint, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 38m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
136.1 mi
2h 27m
US 98
36.4 mi
53m
Coastal Highway
23.9 mi
32m
FL 59
13.1 mi
18m
US 27
6.6 mi
8m
Sopchoppy Highway
6.6 mi
9m
Florida Georgia Parkway
4.6 mi
5m
Gamble Road
4.6 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 136.1 mi, about 2h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eastpoint, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on Patton Drive
150 ft·4 sec·Patton Drive
2
Turn slight right onto US 98; US 319
36 mi·53 min·US 98; US 319
3
Continue on US 319
6.6 mi·9 min·Sopchoppy Highway
4
Turn left onto US 98; US 319
24 mi·32 min·Coastal Highway
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto FL 59
13 mi·18 min·FL 59
6
At end of road, turn left onto FL 59
4.6 mi·6 min·Gamble Road
7
Turn right onto US 27
6.6 mi·8 min·US 27
8
Turn left onto Florida Georgia Parkway
4.6 mi·5 min·Florida Georgia Parkway
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward I 10 East: Lake City
10
Merge onto I 10
136 mi·2 hr 27 min·I 10
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·33 sec
Toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·56 sec
Toward I 95 North: International Airport, SavannahUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 95
0.7 mi·1 min·I 95
14
Take the exit onto US 17; FL 228
0.2 mi·26 sec·US 17; FL 228
Exit 353BToward Union Street, Beaver Street
15
Turn straight onto US 17; US 23; FL 228
0.7 mi·1 min·Union Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Arrive at destination
US 17
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour and 48-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Eastpoint to maximize your daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially as you approach Jacksonville. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, particularly during the longest stretch of 136.1 miles on I-10, where services might be spaced further apart. This route is well-suited for a single-day adventure, so you can depart when you feel most rested and ready.
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 117.5 miles from Eastpoint, FL, or about 2h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 136.1 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 52 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117.5 miles or 2h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h
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 Eastpoint, 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 Eastpoint, FL
This is one driving day of about 234.9 miles and 4h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Eastpoint, 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 136.1 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 43 and 234 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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43 mi into trip|~1h 3m in|US 98; US 319 / Coastal Highway
Turn left onto US 98; US 319 / Coastal Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
96.1 mi into trip|~2h 15m in|I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
232.2 mi into trip|~4h 43m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Dayton...
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232.6 mi into trip|~4h 43m 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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234 mi into trip|~4h 45m 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
$37.39 one way
$74.78 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg82 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$40.67
$81.35
premium
$4.72
$43.68
$87.36
diesel
$5.61
$51.86
$103.73
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
70.5
0
$24.66
$11.28
Efficient EV
58.7
0
$20.55
$9.40
EV Truck/SUV
94
1
$32.89
$15.03
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 20, 2026
Origin
Eastpoint, FL
Morning
in Eastpoint on Tuesday
Local time
9:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jacksonville, FL
Morning
in Jacksonville on Tuesday
Local time
9:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°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
20 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
4h 48m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive that predominantly utilizes major highways, with I-10 forming the backbone for a significant portion of the journey. You'll encounter stretches like the 136.1-mile segment on I-10, which means extended periods of consistent speed. While the highway share is high at 84%, the inclusion of roads like US 98 and Coastal Highway offers some variation from the interstate. This blend ensures a generally efficient drive, allowing you to cover ground steadily.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 136.1 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US 98. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 43 miles in near US 98; US 319 / Coastal Highway.
Driving Effort6/10
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 234.9 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 43 miles (US 98; US 319 / Coastal Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 96.1 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 232.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 48m. Total distance: 234.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 136.1 miles on I 10. 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 43 miles (US 98; US 319 / Coastal Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 96.1 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 232.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Jacksonville, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
