This 147.2-mile journey from Jacksonville to Sharpes, Florida, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 2 hours and 49 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 93% of the drive on major roads, making it an efficient trip. You can expect to spend around $23 on fuel for this drive. With only one recommended stop, it's a straightforward path through the Sunshine State. This drive is ideal for those looking for a direct and uncomplicated connection within Florida.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
73.6 miles from Jacksonville, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 23m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
133 mi
2h 24m
US 1
4.3 mi
7m
Columbia Boulevard
4.2 mi
6m
Washington Avenue
3.6 mi
5m
Main Street
0.5 mi
1m
Newnan Street
0.4 mi
1m
Cheney Highway
0.4 mi
<1m
East Forsyth Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 133 mi, about 2h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, FL and Sharpes, FL.
1
Start on US 17
0.1 mi·20 sec·Union Street
2
Turn right onto Newnan Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Newnan Street
3
Turn right onto FL 228
0.1 mi·23 sec·East Forsyth Street
4
Turn left onto US 1; US 90
0.5 mi·1 min·Main Street
5
Take the ramp onto US 1; US 90
0.9 mi·2 min·US 1; US 90
Toward I 95 South
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1
0.2 mi·28 sec·US 1
Toward I 95, US 1 South, FL 5 South: Daytona Beach, Philips Highway
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 95 South: Daytona BeachUse the straight lane.
8
Merge onto I 95
133 mi·2 hr 24 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 215Toward FL 50: Titusville, OrlandoUse the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto FL 50
0.4 mi·45 sec·Cheney Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto FL 405
4.2 mi·6 min·Columbia Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn slight right
0.2 mi·41 sec
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto US 1
3.6 mi·5 min·Washington Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on US 1
3.2 mi·4 min·US 1
15
Turn left onto Canaveral Groves Boulevard
46 ft·1 sec·Canaveral Groves Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
Canaveral Groves Boulevard
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 49-minute duration for this 147.2-mile drive, departing in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight. The fuel cost is estimated at $23, so ensure your tank is full before you leave Jacksonville. While the longest stretch without a stop is 133 miles on I-95, plan for a brief pause to stay refreshed. Given the efficiency of this route, you have flexibility in your departure time and how you pace any stops you choose to make.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.6 miles from Jacksonville, FL, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 133 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 32 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.6 miles or 1h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sharpes, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, FL
This is one driving day of about 147.2 miles and 2h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Jacksonville, 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 95 for about 133 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 136.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2 mi into trip|~5m in|US 1
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1 toward I 95, US 1 South, FL 5 South: Daytona Beach, Philips Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95, US 1 South, FL 5 South: Daytona Be...
8
2.3 mi into trip|~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach
8
135.5 mi into trip|~2h 31m in
Take the exit toward FL 50: Titusville, Orlando
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 215
Toward FL 50: Titusville, Orlando
6
135.7 mi into trip|~2h 31m in|FL 50 / Cheney Highway
Merge onto FL 50 / Cheney Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
136.1 mi into trip|~2h 32m in|FL 405 / Columbia Boulevard
Turn right onto FL 405 / Columbia Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.43 one way
$46.86 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$25.49
$50.98
premium
$4.72
$27.37
$54.74
diesel
$5.61
$32.50
$65.00
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.2
0
$15.46
$7.07
Efficient EV
36.8
0
$12.88
$5.89
EV Truck/SUV
58.9
0
$20.61
$9.42
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% 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
Jacksonville, FL
Late night
in Jacksonville on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Clear
S 3 to 9 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Sharpes, FL
Late night
in Sharpes on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°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
26 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
2h 49m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protect...
5 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 50.8
Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United Stat...
Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself...
9 mi from route
~21 min detour
$25
near mile 121.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 147.2-mile trip, with 93% of your travel on major interstates and highways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I-95, including an uninterrupted stretch of 133 miles. The primary roads guiding you include I-95, US-1, and Columbia Boulevard. This route offers a predominantly fast-paced experience, minimizing time spent on slower, local roads.
93% 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: 133 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near US 1.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 147.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 135.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
On the drive from Jacksonville, FL to Sharpes, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Orlando along the way.
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 2h 49m. Total distance: 147.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 133 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 14 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.
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 Sharpes, 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. There are 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 135.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Fort Matanzas National Monument, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and Canaveral National Seashore. 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 Sharpes, FL before heading back.
