Origin
Middleburg, FL
Morning in Middleburg on Tuesday
Local time
9:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middleburg, FL to Jacksonville, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
29.2 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middleburg, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Jacksonville, FL
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Trip Overview
Middleburg to Jacksonville is 29.2 miles and takes about 43m via First Coast Expressway and Normandy Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, short drive primarily within Florida, connecting two points in the same state. You'll experience a mixed drive profile, suggesting a blend of highway speeds and local road conditions. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. Plan for a quick transition from your starting point to your destination without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| First Coast Expressway | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| Normandy Boulevard | 8 mi | 12m |
| Blanding Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| I 10 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Union Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| I 95 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lenox Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Palmetto Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
First Coast Expressway
— 10.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middleburg, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on Wharf Street
119 ft
·
10 sec
·
Wharf Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
32 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto Palmetto Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Palmetto Street
4
Turn right onto FL 21
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Blanding Boulevard
5
Continue on FL 21
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Blanding Boulevard
6
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward FL 23 Toll North: Jacksonville, Lake City
7
Merge onto FL 23 Toll
11 mi
·
12 min
·
First Coast Expressway
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 42
Toward FL 228
9
Keep slight right at fork
301 ft
·
7 sec
Toward FL 228 East
Use the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto FL 228
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Normandy Boulevard
11
Turn left onto Lenox Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lenox Avenue
12
Turn left onto FL 111
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Cassat Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 10 East: Jacksonville
14
Merge onto I 10
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 10
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 95
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95
18
Take the exit onto US 17; FL 228
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 17; FL 228
Exit 353B
Toward Union Street, Beaver Street
19
Turn straight onto US 17; US 23; FL 228
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Arrive at destination
US 17
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 14.9 and 28.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
14.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward FL 228
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 42
Toward FL 228
7
15.3 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
24.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 East: Jacksonville
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 10 East: Jacksonville
8
26.9 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
28.3 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
$4.65 one way
$9.30 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 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 | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
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
Morning in Jacksonville on Tuesday
Local time
9:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°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
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
43m 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?
This route offers a mixed drive, with 47% of the journey on highways, indicating a balance between faster-paced travel and more local road navigation. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 10.8 miles on the First Coast Expressway, providing a period of uninterrupted driving. As you progress, expect the road character to shift, transitioning from the expressway to Normandy Boulevard and Blanding Boulevard, which may involve more traffic signals and varied speed limits. The overall driving experience is practical rather than scenic, designed for efficient transit.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.8 mi on First Coast Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 29.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 15.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.1 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 Middleburg, FL and Jacksonville, FL, road signs point toward Lake City, Daytona Beach and Savannah.
Lake City
3.6 mi in
|
~6m
Daytona Beach
26.5 mi in
|
~38m
Savannah
26.9 mi in
|
~39m
About the Cities
Arriving in Jacksonville, FL
Full guide →Founded 1791
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
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 43m. Total distance: 29.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.8 miles on First Coast Expressway. 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 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 15.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.1 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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