Origin
Green Cove Springs, FL
Morning in Green Cove Springs on Sunday
Local time
8:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Green Cove Springs, 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
46m
Distance
27.8 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Green Cove Springs, FL
Jose Valverde
Jacksonville, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from the quiet charm of Green Cove Springs to the urban hub of Jacksonville, this 27.9-mile trip is an ideal choice. You can expect to reach your destination in about 40 minutes, making this a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stay. Navigating the route involves a blend of Orange Avenue and I-95, providing a direct link between these two Florida locations. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly economical commute. Whether you are heading into the city for business or a change of scenery, this straightforward drive offers a reliable way to cover the distance.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 17 | 19.6 mi | 32m |
| Orange Avenue | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| Union Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| I 95 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 17
— 19.6 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green Cove Springs, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on this road
22 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
158 ft
·
13 sec
3
Turn right onto US 17; FL 16
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Orange Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 17
394 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 17
5
Continue on US 17
19 mi
·
31 min
·
US 17
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 95
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95
9
Take the exit onto US 17; FL 228
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 17; FL 228
Exit 353B
Toward Union Street, Beaver Street
10
Turn straight onto US 17; US 23; FL 228
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
US 17
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 17; FL 16 / Orange Avenue
Turn right onto US 17; FL 16 / Orange Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
25.1 mi into trip
|
~41m 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...
8
25.5 mi into trip
|
~41m 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...
6
26.9 mi into trip
|
~43m 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
$4.43 one way
$8.85 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.17 | $10.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Morning in Jacksonville on Sunday
Local time
8:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 2 to 12 mph
0% chance
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
33 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
46m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate away from Green Cove Springs. While the route utilizes segments of I-95, the highway share is effectively 0%, meaning you will spend the bulk of your time on local roads rather than high-speed interstates. You won't find any long, monotonous stretches here, as the longest uninterrupted portion on Orange Avenue is 0 miles. The journey feels intimate and localized, shifting from slower residential or town streets into the busier corridors leading toward Jacksonville. Keep your hands on the wheel, as the frequent turns and local transitions define the character of this 40-minute trek.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.6 mi on US 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 17 and Orange Avenue. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 27.8 miles you will encounter 7 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (US 17; FL 16 / Orange Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Green Cove Springs, FL and Jacksonville, FL, road signs point toward Daytona Beach and Savannah.
Daytona Beach
25.1 mi in
|
~41m
Savannah
25.5 mi in
|
~41m
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 46m. Total distance: 27.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.6 miles on US 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (US 17; FL 16 / Orange Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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