Lake Worth Corridor, FL to Jacksonville, FL is 287.9 miles and takes about 5h 20m via Florida's Turnpike and I-95, with a fuel budget near $45 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Florida, primarily using the Turnpike and then I-95 North. Given its mostly highway profile and single-day duration, it's a straightforward trip. You'll find the driving is quite efficient, making it ideal for a quick relocation or a direct journey to your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
144 miles from Lake Worth Corridor, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 40m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
219.7 mi
3h 57m
Florida's Turnpike
58.9 mi
1h 3m
Lake Worth Road
4.6 mi
8m
US 1
1.3 mi
3m
Okeechobee Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Gulfstream Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Beaver Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Union Street
<0.1 mi
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 219.7 mi, about 3h 57m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 142 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,498 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,230
Quietest
2 AM
~274 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.8×
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 Lake Worth Corridor, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
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Start on Gulfstream Road
498 ft·16 sec·Gulfstream Road
2
Turn right onto FL 802
490 ft·10 sec·Lake Worth Road
3
Continue on FL 802
4.5 mi·8 min·Lake Worth Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, OrlandoUse the right lane.
5
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
59 mi·1 hr 3 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi·53 sec
Exit 152Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero BeachUse the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
214 ft·5 sec
Toward FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
8
Merge onto FL 70
0.3 mi·35 sec·Okeechobee Road
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward I 95
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North: Daytona BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 95
220 mi·3 hr 57 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi·2 min
Toward US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 90
287 ft·6 sec·US 1; US 90
Toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street, Prudential Drive
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 90
1.2 mi·3 min·US 1; US 90
Toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left
132 ft·11 sec
16
Turn right
121 ft·14 sec
17
At end of road, turn left onto US 90
104 ft·4 sec·Beaver Street
18
Turn right
175 ft·13 sec
19
At end of road, turn right
124 ft·11 sec
20
Turn right onto US 17
22 ft·0 sec·Union Street
21
Arrive at destination
US 17
Trip Plan
Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight hours and avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially as you approach Jacksonville. With a drive time of just over 5 hours, this is comfortably a one-day trip. Plan for one stop for fuel or a break, as the longest stretch without exiting the interstate is substantial at 219.7 miles. The fuel cost is estimated at $45, so ensure you have enough to cover this, keeping in mind that prices can fluctuate.
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 144 miles from Lake Worth Corridor, FL, or about 2h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 219.7 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 63 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 144 miles or 2h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jacksonville, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lake Worth Corridor, 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 Lake Worth Corridor, FL
This is one driving day of about 287.9 miles and 5h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Lake Worth Corridor, 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 219.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Early stretch
4.2 mi from route
~11 min detour
$20 to $30
Palm Bay, Florida
Hours: 11:30 AM–12 AM
+13214994977
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.7 and 286.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
4.7 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the ramp toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
8
64.1 mi into trip|~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
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 152
Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
7
65.2 mi into trip|~1h 15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
6
285.4 mi into trip|~5h 13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Stree...
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286.6 mi into trip|~5h 16m in|US 1; US 90
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 90 toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.58 one way
$87.16 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg101 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$47.82
$95.64
premium
$4.55
$51.57
$103.15
diesel
$4.80
$54.36
$108.72
Estimated Tolls: $4.13
Florida's Turnpike
(58.9 mi)$4.13
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
86.4
1
$30.23
$13.82
Efficient EV
72
0
$25.19
$11.52
EV Truck/SUV
115.2
1
$40.31
$18.43
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 18, 2026
Origin
Lake Worth Corridor, FL
Evening
in Lake Worth Corridor on Monday
Local time
8:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
S 3 to 7 mph21% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 8:13PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Jacksonville, FL
Evening
in Jacksonville on Monday
Local time
8:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
S 3 to 9 mph20% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 8:13PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee 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
5h 20m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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...
6 mi from route
~16 min detour
$15
near mile 248.2
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 238.3
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
~22 min detour
$25
near mile 168.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly on highways, with 97% of the route utilizing them. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 219.7 miles on I-95. Expect a high number of exits and merges as you travel north, characteristic of major interstate travel. The transition from Florida's Turnpike to I-95 is seamless, keeping you on high-speed roads for most of the trip.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 219.7 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.7 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 287.9 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 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
44 ft14 ft
Total Climb
50 ft
Total Descent
51 ft
Highest Point
44 ft
~246.8 mi in
Elevation Range
30 ft
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 Lake Worth Corridor, FL to Jacksonville, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Vero Beach 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 5h 20m. Total distance: 287.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 219.7 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.13 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 27 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 Jacksonville, 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 27 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Jacksonville, FL before the return drive.
