Jacksonville, FL to Winter Beach, FL is 205.9 miles and takes about 3h 53m via I 95 and US 1, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, primarily following the well-traveled I 95 corridor for most of its length. Given its relatively short duration and high highway percentage, it's a straightforward drive perfect for a single-day transit. You'll transition to surface roads for the final stretch, so plan for a slight change in pace as you approach your destination.
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
103 miles from Jacksonville, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 55m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
192.5 mi
3h 28m
85th Street
4.7 mi
8m
US 1
3.4 mi
6m
Fellsmere Road
2.1 mi
3m
90th Avenue
1.2 mi
2m
Main Street
0.5 mi
1m
Newnan Street
0.4 mi
1m
Sebastian Boulevard
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 192.5 mi, about 3h 28m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 42 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,110 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,822
Quietest
2 AM
~275 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, FL and Winter Beach, 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
192 mi·3 hr 28 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Exit 156Toward CR 512: Fellsmere, Sebastian
10
Turn left onto CR 512
2.1 mi·3 min·Fellsmere Road
11
Continue on CR 512
0.4 mi·40 sec·Sebastian Boulevard
12
Turn right onto CR 510
1.2 mi·2 min·90th Avenue
13
Continue on CR 510
4.7 mi·8 min·85th Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto US 1
2.2 mi·3 min·US 1
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto 69th Street
150 ft·7 sec·69th Street
16
Arrive at destination
69th Street
Trip Plan
For this 205.9-mile drive, leaving Jacksonville in the morning allows ample time to reach Winter Beach by afternoon. With a total duration of under 4 hours, you won't need to split the drive, giving you flexibility for stops. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch on I 95 is 192.5 miles; topping off before you leave Jacksonville is a good idea. The transition to US 1 near the end means you'll encounter more local traffic and potentially lower speed limits, so factor in a few extra minutes for that final approach.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 103 miles from Jacksonville, FL, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 192.5 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 45 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winter Beach, 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 205.9 miles and 3h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 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 192.5 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 203.7 — 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
5
2.5 mi into trip|~6m in|I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
194.9 mi into trip|~3h 34m in
Take the exit toward CR 512: Fellsmere, Sebastian
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 156
Toward CR 512: Fellsmere, Sebastian
5
203.7 mi into trip|~3h 50m in|US 1
Turn right onto US 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.77 one way
$65.55 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.41
$35.72
$71.45
premium
$4.74
$38.45
$76.90
diesel
$5.35
$43.37
$86.74
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.8
0
$21.62
$9.88
Efficient EV
51.5
0
$18.02
$8.24
EV Truck/SUV
82.4
1
$28.83
$13.18
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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 May 28, 2026
Origin
Jacksonville, FL
Evening
in Jacksonville on Wednesday
Local time
5:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SW 5 to 8 mph76% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued May 28 at 6:48AM CDT until May 30 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued May 28 at 3:45AM EDT until May 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Destination
Winter Beach, FL
Evening
in Winter Beach on Wednesday
Local time
5:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SSE 5 to 10 mph58% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued May 28 at 6:48AM CDT until May 30 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued May 28 at 3:45AM EDT until May 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
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
3h 53m 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.
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
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...
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...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 49.7
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...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
$25
near mile 120.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 95% highway, meaning you'll spend nearly the entire 3h 53m on high-speed roads. The longest stretch without needing to exit is an impressive 192.5 miles on I 95. You'll experience a dense sequence of exits for a significant portion of the drive. The final 5% of your trip, approximately 10 miles, will be on surface roads like US 1 as you approach Winter Beach.
95% 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: 192.5 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and 85th Street. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near US 1.
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 205.9 miles you will encounter 11 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: 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 2.5 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
43 ft10 ft
Total Climb
43 ft
Total Descent
49 ft
Highest Point
43 ft
~44.1 mi in
Elevation Range
33 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jacksonville, FL and Winter Beach, FL, road signs point toward Cr 512: Fellsmere and Sebastian.
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 3h 53m. Total distance: 205.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 192.5 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 18 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, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 2.5 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, Fort Matanzas National Monument and Canaveral National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Winter Beach, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
