Trip from Hawthorne, FL to Jacksonville, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 32m

Distance

72.5 mi

117 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 25m ★

6 AM

1h 32m

8 AM

1h 46m

10 AM

1h 37m

12 PM

1h 36m

3 PM

1h 38m

5 PM

1h 45m

8 PM

1h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Hawthorne, FL

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city in Duval County, and largest city in State of Florida, United States

Jacksonville, FL

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Hawthorne to Jacksonville, you are looking at a manageable 72.5-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 32 minutes to complete. Because this is a relatively short trip, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning there is no need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $12 for fuel, making this an affordable transit between these two Florida locations. The route relies on a combination of the Sid Martin Highway, US 301, and I-10, creating a straightforward path through the state. Whether you are heading north for business or a quick visit, this drive offers a practical connection without the logistical stress of a long-haul road trip.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

36.3 miles from Hawthorne, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Sid Martin Highway	23.8 mi	29m
US 301	18.1 mi	22m
I 10	16.8 mi	19m
Starke Bypass	6.4 mi	7m
US 301 Alternate	3.4 mi	4m
Union Street	0.7 mi	1m
I 95	0.7 mi	1m
221st Street	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Sid Martin Highway — 23.8 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hawthorne, FL and Jacksonville, FL.

Start on Southeast 220th Terrace

88 ft · 6 sec · Southeast 220th Terrace

Turn right onto Southeast 67th Place

273 ft · 17 sec · Southeast 67th Place

Turn left onto 221st Street

0.3 mi · 43 sec · 221st Street

Take the ramp

40 ft · 1 sec

Keep slight left at fork

297 ft · 10 sec

Merge onto US 301

24 mi · 29 min · Sid Martin Highway

Continue on US 301 ALT

6.4 mi · 7 min · Starke Bypass

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 301 Alternate

3.4 mi · 4 min · US 301 Alternate

Continue on US 301

18 mi · 22 min · US 301

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward I 10 East: Jacksonville

Merge onto I 10

17 mi · 19 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 56 sec

Toward I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 95

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 95

Take the exit onto US 17; FL 228

0.2 mi · 26 sec · US 17; FL 228

Exit 353B Toward Union Street, Beaver Street

Turn straight onto US 17; US 23; FL 228

0.7 mi · 1 min · Union Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Arrive at destination

US 17

Trip Plan

Since this is a quick 1 hour and 32-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. You won't need to stress about pacing yourself with multiple stops, as the direct nature of the route allows you to reach your destination efficiently without forced breaks. Keep in mind that with zero planned stops in the itinerary, you should ensure your vehicle is fueled up before leaving Hawthorne to keep your $12 fuel budget on track. A helpful tip for this specific route is to monitor traffic patterns as you merge onto I-10, as the transition to the interstate can be the busiest part of your journey. Enjoy the ease of this short Florida transit and the simplicity of having your entire trip completed in one straightforward leg.

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 36.3 miles from Hawthorne, FL, or about 45m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.8 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 16 miles or 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 36.3 miles or 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 1h 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jacksonville, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Hawthorne, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hawthorne, FL

This is one driving day of about 72.5 miles and 1h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Hawthorne, FL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Sid Martin Highway for about 23.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and the county seat of Bradford County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Starke, FL

36 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

Starke, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Starke, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.3 miles from Hawthorne, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Artessence Coffee Shop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jacksonville, Florida

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19045862085

Visit website

Ellianos Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jacksonville, Florida

1.4 mi

BREW Five Points

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jacksonville, Florida

1.9 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Setlan Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jacksonville, Florida

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 8 am–4:30 pm

+19044799975

Visit website

Birdie Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jacksonville, Florida

0.5 mi

flamingo coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jacksonville, Florida

1.3 mi

Artessence Coffee Shop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19045862085

Visit website

Ellianos Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+19047834498

Visit website

BREW Five Points

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+19043745789

Visit website

Ellianos Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+19045513093

Visit website

Setlan Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 8 am–4:30 pm

+19044799975

Visit website

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Waldo, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

Early stretch 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: Closed

+13524682827

Visit website

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 0 and 71.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Southeast 67th Place

Turn right onto Southeast 67th Place

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 221st Street

Turn left onto 221st Street

Navigation decision point

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

70.2 mi into trip | ~1h 27m 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...

71.6 mi into trip | ~1h 29m 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

$11.54 one way

$23.08 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$12.55	$25.11
premium	$4.72	$13.48	$26.96
diesel	$5.61	$16.01	$32.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	21.8	$7.61	$3.48
Efficient EV	18.1	$6.34	$2.90
EV Truck/SUV	29	$10.15	$4.64

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Hawthorne, FL

Morning in Hawthorne on Tuesday

Local time

9:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jacksonville, FL

Morning in Jacksonville on Tuesday

Local time

9:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Mostly Clear

S 3 to 9 mph 0% chance 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

1h 32m 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 mixed driving experience as you navigate this 72.5-mile path, which maintains a 54% highway share throughout the trip. You will spend your most consistent time behind the wheel on the Sid Martin Highway, where you can settle into your longest uninterrupted stretch of 23.8 miles. The transition from local roads to the heavier traffic flow of I-10 defines the character of this drive, shifting the pace as you move toward Jacksonville. While you will encounter a variety of road types, the route remains predictable and efficient. Prepare for a drive that balances the steady rhythm of highway cruising with the more localized flow of Florida’s regional thoroughfares.

54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 23.8 mi on Sid Martin Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Southeast 67th Place.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.5 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: near the start (Southeast 67th Place): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (221st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Arriving in Jacksonville, FL

Full guide →

Founded 1791

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

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 1h 32m. Total distance: 72.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 23.8 miles on Sid Martin Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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.

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 (Southeast 67th Place): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (221st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point.

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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Trip from Hawthorne, FL to Jacksonville, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Artessence Coffee Shop

Setlan Coffee Co.

Artessence Coffee Shop

Ellianos Coffee Company

BREW Five Points

Ellianos Coffee

Setlan Coffee Co.

Birdie Coffee Company

flamingo coffee

Bitty & Beau's Coffee

Towers Deli & Coffee

Steady Coffee

SOCIAL HOUSE COFFEE

It's In The DNA Coffee

BP Pulse Charging Station

FPL Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Blink Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens

Happy Medium Books Cafe

Carson Springs Wildlife Foundation

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hawthorne, FL

Jacksonville, FL

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 32m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Arriving in Jacksonville, FL

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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