Origin
Fernandina Beach, FL
Late night in Fernandina Beach on Sunday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fernandina Beach, 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
51m
Distance
35.8 mi
58 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fernandina Beach, FL
Brent Singleton
Jacksonville, FL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Fernandina Beach to Jacksonville is 35.8 miles and takes about 51 minutes via I-95 and South 8th Street, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Florida, connecting two distinct regions. It's a short hop, perfect for a quick transfer or a relaxed day trip. Given its brevity, you won't encounter significant logistical challenges, making it an easy addition to a longer Florida adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 19.8 mi | 22m |
| South 8th Street | 14.4 mi | 24m |
| Union Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Ash Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 19.8 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fernandina Beach, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on Ash Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Ash Street
2
Turn right onto SR A1A; FL 200
14 mi
·
24 min
·
South 8th Street
3
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 95 South: Jacksonville
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 95
20 mi
·
22 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 353B
Toward Downtown, Sports Complex, Union Street
Use the slight left lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
235 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Downtown, Florida State College at Jacksonville Downtown Campus, Sports Complex, TIAA Bank Field, Union Street East
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Turn straight onto US 23
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Union Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Arrive at destination
US 17
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Fernandina Beach, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 34.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR A1A; FL 200 / South 8th Street
Turn right onto SR A1A; FL 200 / South 8th Street
Navigation decision point
6
14.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Jacksonville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 95 South: Jacksonville
5
14.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
34.7 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward Downtown, Sports Complex, Union Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 353B
Toward Downtown, Sports Complex, Union Street
9
34.9 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Downtown, Florida State College at Jacksonville Downtown Campus, Sports Complex, TIAA Bank Field, Union Street East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Downtown, Florida State College at Jacks...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.70 one way
$11.40 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $6.20 | $12.40 |
| premium | $4.72 | $6.66 | $13.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
3 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
51m 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 a mixed bag, with 55% of it on the highway. You'll spend about 19.8 miles on I-95, which means you'll experience some faster cruising. After that, the route transitions to surface streets like South 8th Street and Union Street. Expect a change in pace as you navigate these roads, likely with more frequent intersections and a lower speed limit as you approach Jacksonville.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.8 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near SR A1A; FL 200 / South 8th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 51m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR A1A; FL 200 / South 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 51m. Total distance: 35.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.8 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 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.
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 0.2 miles (SR A1A; FL 200 / South 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles (I 95): 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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