Interlachen to Saratoga is 30.4 miles and takes about 54 minutes via FL 20 and US 17, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within Florida, connecting two points in the state. Expect a drive that's mostly on main roads, making for a straightforward journey. It's the kind of drive that's easy to fit into your schedule, whether you're heading out in the morning or late afternoon.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
FL 20
15.6 mi
25m
Memorial Bridge
6.9 mi
11m
US 17
4.2 mi
7m
CR 309
1.6 mi
3m
Hamilton Road
1 mi
3m
Reid Street
0.6 mi
1m
9th Street
0.3 mi
1m
Commonwealth Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
FL 20
— 15.6 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Interlachen, FL and Saratoga, FL.
1
Start on this road
94 ft·9 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue
426 ft·21 sec·Commonwealth Avenue
3
Turn right onto FL 20
16 mi·25 min·FL 20
4
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 20
0.3 mi·1 min·9th Street
5
Turn right onto US 17; FL 100
0.6 mi·1 min·Reid Street
6
Continue on US 17; FL 100
6.9 mi·11 min·Memorial Bridge
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 17
4.2 mi·7 min·US 17
8
Turn right onto CR 309
1.6 mi·3 min·CR 309
9
Turn right onto Hamilton Road
1.0 mi·3 min·Hamilton Road
10
Arrive at destination
Hamilton Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 15.2 miles from Interlachen, 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Commonwealth Avenue
Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|FL 20
Turn right onto FL 20
Navigation decision point
4
15.7 mi into trip|~25m in|FL 20 / 9th Street
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 20 / 9th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
23.5 mi into trip|~39m in|US 17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 17
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
27.7 mi into trip|~46m in|CR 309
Turn right onto CR 309
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.60 one way
$9.20 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg11 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$5.05
$10.10
premium
$4.55
$5.45
$10.89
diesel
$4.80
$5.74
$11.48
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
9.1
0
$3.19
$1.46
Efficient EV
7.6
0
$2.66
$1.22
EV Truck/SUV
12.2
0
$4.26
$1.95
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Jul 9, 2026
Origin
Interlachen, FL
Night
in Interlachen on Monday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
S 1 to 8 mph36% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 5:41PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 5:39PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Destination
Saratoga, FL
Night
in Saratoga on Monday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
S 1 to 7 mph46% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 5:41PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 5:39PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
54m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 71% of the drive taking place on main roads. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on FL 20, which includes the longest uninterrupted stretch of 15.6 miles. The Memorial Bridge is also part of this segment. While largely a highway experience, the transition to US 17 will offer a slight change in scenery and speed as you approach your destination. It's a drive that prioritizes efficiency on well-traveled routes.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.6 mi on FL 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FL 20 and Memorial Bridge. 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 near Commonwealth Avenue.
Driving Effort5/10
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 30.4 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 (Commonwealth Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (FL 20): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (FL 20 / 9th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 30.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.6 miles on FL 20. 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 (Commonwealth Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (FL 20): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (FL 20 / 9th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Fort Matanzas National Monument and 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 Saratoga, FL before heading back.
