Origin
Keystone Heights, FL
Morning in Keystone Heights on Sunday
Local time
7:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Keystone Heights, 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
1h 15m
Distance
52.7 mi
85 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Keystone Heights, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Jacksonville, FL
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Trip Overview
Driving from Keystone Heights to Jacksonville is a straightforward 55.8-mile trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 2 minutes. Since this route is easily manageable in a single day, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated travel logistics. Budget approximately $9 for fuel to complete the journey, which keeps this excursion quite affordable. You will navigate primarily via North Lawrence Boulevard, Blanding Boulevard, and FL 23. Because the drive is entirely within Florida, you can expect a familiar regional transition from the more rural atmosphere of Keystone Heights into the bustling urban environment of Jacksonville.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Lawrence Boulevard | 26.9 mi | 37m |
| First Coast Expressway | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| Normandy Boulevard | 8 mi | 12m |
| I 10 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Union Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| I 95 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lenox Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Blanding Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Lawrence Boulevard
— 26.9 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keystone Heights, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on FL 100
112 ft
·
11 sec
·
Walker Drive
2
Turn left onto FL 21
27 mi
·
37 min
·
North Lawrence Boulevard
3
Continue on FL 21
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Blanding Boulevard
4
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward FL 23 Toll North: Jacksonville, Lake City
5
Merge onto FL 23 Toll
11 mi
·
12 min
·
First Coast Expressway
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 42
Toward FL 228
7
Keep slight right at fork
301 ft
·
7 sec
Toward FL 228 East
Use the right lane.
8
Turn straight onto FL 228
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Normandy Boulevard
9
Turn left onto Lenox Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lenox Avenue
10
Turn left onto FL 111
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Cassat Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 10 East: Jacksonville
12
Merge onto I 10
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 10
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 95
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95
16
Take the exit onto US 17; FL 228
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 17; FL 228
Exit 353B
Toward Union Street, Beaver Street
17
Turn straight onto US 17; US 23; FL 228
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Arrive at destination
US 17
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from Keystone Heights, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 38.5 and 51.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
38.5 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward FL 228
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 42
Toward FL 228
7
38.8 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward FL 228 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward FL 228 East
6
47.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 East: Jacksonville
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 10 East: Jacksonville
8
50.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
51.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m 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
$8.39 one way
$16.78 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $9.12 | $18.25 |
| premium | $4.72 | $9.80 | $19.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.64 | $23.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Jacksonville, FL
Morning in Jacksonville on Sunday
Local time
7:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
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
19 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 15m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend your time navigating through local roads, requiring your full attention as you transition between North Lawrence Boulevard, Blanding Boulevard, and FL 23. There is no single long stretch of highway here, meaning the road constantly shifts in character as you move through the landscape. This technical, local approach keeps you engaged behind the wheel for the duration of the 1 hour and 2-minute trip. It is a practical drive that prioritizes direct local connectivity over high-speed transit.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.9 mi on North Lawrence Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 38.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.7 miles you will encounter 14 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 38.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 38.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.7 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
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 Keystone Heights, FL and Jacksonville, FL, road signs point toward Lake City and Daytona Beach.
Lake City
27.1 mi in
|
~38m
Daytona Beach
50 mi in
|
~1h 10m
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 1h 15m. Total distance: 52.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.9 miles on North Lawrence Boulevard. 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: at 38.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 38.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.7 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
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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