Miami Springs to Jacksonville is 346.1 miles and takes about 6h 29m via I 95 and Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $55 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Florida, moving north from the southern part of the state to the northeastern corner. Given that it's primarily highway driving, you can expect a fairly straightforward trip. It's a solid option if you need to get from South Florida to North Florida efficiently, with most of your travel on interstates.
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
173 miles from Miami Springs, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 18m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
226.6 mi
4h 6m
Florida's Turnpike
108.1 mi
2h
Airport Expressway
2.9 mi
3m
Okeechobee Road
1.6 mi
3m
US 1
1.3 mi
3m
Westward Drive
0.5 mi
1m
South Hook Square
0.1 mi
<1m
Albatross Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 226.6 mi, about 4h 6m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 130 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,449 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,190
Quietest
2 AM
~271 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.7×
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 Miami Springs, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on Albatross Street
0.1 mi·25 sec·Albatross Street
2
Turn left onto Westward Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·Westward Drive
3
Enter roundabout onto South Royal Poinciana Boulevard
290 ft·5 sec·South Royal Poinciana Boulevard
4
Continue on South Royal Poinciana Boulevard
162 ft·3 sec·South Royal Poinciana Boulevard
5
Turn slight left onto South Hook Square
91 ft·4 sec·South Hook Square
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on South Hook Square
0.1 mi·16 sec·South Hook Square
7
Turn right onto US 27
1.2 mi·2 min·Okeechobee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 27
428 ft·11 sec·Okeechobee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward SR 112 Toll East: Miami Beach
10
Merge onto SR 112 Toll
2.9 mi·3 min·Airport Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
515 ft·12 sec
Toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, DowntownUse the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando
14
Merge onto I 95
6.9 mi·8 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 12AToward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike TollUse the slight left lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike
17
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
108 mi·2 hr·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi·53 sec
Exit 152Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero BeachUse the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
214 ft·5 sec
Toward FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
20
Merge onto FL 70
0.3 mi·35 sec·Okeechobee Road
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward I 95
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North: Daytona BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto I 95
220 mi·3 hr 57 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi·2 min
Toward US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
25
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
26
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.
27
Turn left
132 ft·11 sec
28
Turn right
121 ft·14 sec
29
At end of road, turn left onto US 90
104 ft·4 sec·Beaver Street
30
Turn right
175 ft·13 sec
31
At end of road, turn right
124 ft·11 sec
32
Turn right onto US 17
22 ft·0 sec·Union Street
33
Arrive at destination
US 17
Trip Plan
For this 6.5-hour drive, leaving Miami Springs in the morning is your best bet to arrive in Jacksonville with plenty of daylight. Since it's a single-day trip, you can be flexible with your timing. Plan for one stop, as the longest stretch between exits isn't excessive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition between Florida's Turnpike and I 95, as services can vary. The $55 fuel estimate is a good baseline, but always check current prices.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 173 miles from Miami Springs, FL, or about 3h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 226.6 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 76 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 173 miles or 3h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 21m
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 Miami Springs, 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 Miami Springs, FL
This is one driving day of about 346.1 miles and 6h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 76 miles from Miami Springs, 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 226.6 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 28
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.2 and 344.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
5.2 mi into trip|~9m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Fort Lauderdale,...
9
5.3 mi into trip|~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Fort Lauderdale,...
7
13 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the exit toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 12A
Toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
8
122.3 mi into trip|~2h 22m 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
8
344.7 mi into trip|~6h 25m 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
$52.39 one way
$104.78 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg121 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$57.49
$114.98
premium
$4.55
$62.00
$124.00
diesel
$4.80
$65.35
$130.70
Estimated Tolls: $7.57
Florida's Turnpike
(108.1 mi)$7.57
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
$52
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 121.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
103.8
1
$36.34
$16.61
Efficient EV
86.5
0
$30.28
$13.84
EV Truck/SUV
138.4
1
$48.45
$22.15
Gas CO2
121 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (67% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Miami Springs, FL
Late night
in Miami Springs on Monday
Local time
5:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
95°F
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SW 3 to 12 mph60% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 17 at 3:45AM EDT until July 18 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 2:50AM EDT until July 17 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Destination
Jacksonville, FL
Late night
in Jacksonville on Monday
Local time
5:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
94°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 3 to 7 mph37% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 17 at 3:45AM EDT until July 18 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 2:50AM EDT until July 17 at 7:00PM 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
6h 29m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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...
5 mi from route
~14 min detour
$15
near mile 310.3
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
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 298.3
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
~21 min detour
$25
near mile 226.7
Within sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Evidence of 10,000 years of human history is here to...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend 98% of your time on the highway, with the remaining 2% on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on major highways is 226.6 miles on I 95. Expect frequent exits and traffic merging as you navigate between Florida's Turnpike and I 95, especially around urban areas. The Airport Expressway will be your initial segment out of Miami Springs.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 226.6 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 5.2 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 346.1 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 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
40 ft6 ft
Total Climb
60 ft
Total Descent
50 ft
Highest Point
40 ft
~296.6 mi in
Elevation Range
34 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 Miami Springs, 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 6h 29m. Total distance: 346.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 29m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 226.6 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $7.57 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, Fort Matanzas National Monument and Canaveral National Seashore (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.5 hours each way, a round trip means 13.0 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.
