Origin
Macclenny, FL
Late night in Macclenny on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Macclenny, 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
37m
Distance
29.8 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Macclenny, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Jacksonville, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute or a straightforward connection between Macclenny and Jacksonville, this 29.8-mile trip is an ideal choice. You can easily complete the drive in about 37 minutes, making it a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $5 for fuel should cover your needs for this short journey. Since both cities are located within Florida, you will remain in the same state throughout the transit. This route is highly practical for those who need to reach the city quickly without the hassle of a long-distance haul. It is a simple, efficient trek that serves as a reliable link between these two Florida communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 24.9 mi | 28m |
| North 5th Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Union Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| I 95 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 17 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 24.9 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macclenny, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on FL 228
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North 5th Street
2
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 10 East: Jacksonville
Use the left lane.
3
Merge onto I 10
25 mi
·
28 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 95
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95
7
Take the exit onto US 17; FL 228
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 17; FL 228
Exit 353B
Toward Union Street, Beaver Street
8
Turn straight onto US 17; US 23; FL 228
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Arrive at destination
US 17
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 28.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left toward I 10 East: Jacksonville
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 East: Jacksonville
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
27 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Dayton...
8
27.4 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
28.8 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
$4.74 one way
$9.49 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $5.16 | $10.32 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Late night in Jacksonville on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Clear
S 3 to 9 mph
0% chance
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
8 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
37m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a focused, highway-heavy experience as you traverse the 87% of the route dedicated to major roads. Your journey is dominated by I-10, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 24.9 miles. This interstate segment provides a consistent, high-speed pace for the majority of your time behind the wheel. Once you exit the highway, the character of the road shifts as you navigate onto North 5th Street and Union Street to reach your final destination. Because this is a highway-focused drive, you will spend most of your time maintaining a steady speed before transitioning into local surface streets.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.9 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and North 5th Street. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 29.8 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: at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
167 ft
9 ft
Total Climb
72 ft
Total Descent
188 ft
Highest Point
167 ft
~4.3 mi in
Elevation Range
158 ft
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 Macclenny, FL and Jacksonville, FL, road signs point toward Daytona Beach and Savannah.
Daytona Beach
27 mi in
|
~32m
Savannah
27.4 mi in
|
~33m
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 37m. Total distance: 29.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.9 miles on I 10. 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 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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