This 373.6-mile journey from Naranja, Florida, to Jacksonville, Florida, is estimated to take about 5 hours and 41 minutes of driving time. With a fuel cost projected around $62, this route is best tackled as a single-day trip, especially since it involves local roads for its entirety. The drive offers a more intimate, turn-heavy local experience rather than high-speed highway travel. You'll be navigating through the heart of Florida, experiencing its varied landscapes on a more personal level. Given the duration and the nature of the roads, plan for a full day behind the wheel.
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
184.9 miles from Naranja, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 31m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
219.7 mi
3h 57m
Florida's Turnpike
104.7 mi
1h 56m
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
35.1 mi
40m
South Dixie Highway
5.7 mi
10m
US 1
1.3 mi
3m
Okeechobee Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Southwest 266th Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Beaver Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 219.7 mi, about 3h 57m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 65 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 Naranja, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on Southwest 143rd Avenue
67 ft·7 sec·Southwest 143rd Avenue
2
Turn right onto Southwest 268th Street
79 ft·1 sec·Southwest 268th Street
3
Turn slight right onto Southwest 266th Street
0.2 mi·39 sec·Southwest 266th Street
4
Turn right onto US 1
5.7 mi·10 min·South Dixie Highway
Use the right lane.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North
6
Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
0.9 mi·1 min·Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
3.6 mi·4 min·Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
2.5 mi·3 min·Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
27 mi·30 min·Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
1.0 mi·1 min·Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll NorthUse the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
105 mi·1 hr 56 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi·53 sec
Exit 152Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero BeachUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
214 ft·5 sec
Toward FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
14
Merge onto FL 70
0.3 mi·35 sec·Okeechobee Road
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward I 95
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North: Daytona BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 95
220 mi·3 hr 57 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi·2 min
Toward US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
19
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
20
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.
21
Turn left
132 ft·11 sec
22
Turn right
121 ft·14 sec
23
At end of road, turn left onto US 90
104 ft·4 sec·Beaver Street
24
Turn right
175 ft·13 sec
25
At end of road, turn right
124 ft·11 sec
26
Turn right onto US 17
22 ft·0 sec·Union Street
27
Arrive at destination
US 17
Trip Plan
Given this route is a 5-hour and 41-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Naranja to make the most of daylight. With only one stop recommended and a 0% highway share, pace yourself and be mindful of the frequent turns; this isn't a route where you can simply put it on cruise control. The estimated fuel cost is around $62, so ensure your tank is full before you leave. Pay attention to local traffic patterns, especially as you pass through towns, as this will likely be the most significant factor affecting your actual travel time on these local roads.
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 184.9 miles from Naranja, FL, or about 3h 31m 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 81 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 184.9 miles or 3h 31m 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 46m
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 Naranja, 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 Naranja, FL
This is one driving day of about 369.8 miles and 6h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Naranja, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.1 and 368.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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7.1 mi into trip|~12m in|Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
40.3 mi into trip|~50m in|Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North
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146 mi into trip|~2h 48m 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
147.1 mi into trip|~2h 50m 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
8
368.5 mi into trip|~6h 51m 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
$55.98 one way
$111.96 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg129 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$61.42
$122.85
premium
$4.55
$66.24
$132.49
diesel
$4.80
$69.83
$139.65
Estimated Tolls: $9.43
Florida's Turnpike
(104.7 mi)$7.33
Homestead Extension
(35.1 mi)$2.10
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
$56
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$90–$115
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 129.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
110.9
1
$38.83
$17.75
Efficient EV
92.5
1
$32.36
$14.79
EV Truck/SUV
147.9
1
$51.77
$23.67
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 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
Naranja, FL
Morning
in Naranja on Sunday
Local time
7:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Partly Cloudy
SW 2 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 2:50AM EDT until July 17 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 16 at 11:29AM EDT until July 17 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Destination
Jacksonville, FL
Morning
in Jacksonville on Sunday
Local time
7:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Clear
W 3 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 2:50AM EDT until July 17 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 16 at 11:29AM EDT until July 17 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne 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 55m 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.
Fort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
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...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 318.8
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
~14 min detour
$15
near mile 331.6
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...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
$25
near mile 255.1
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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for the entire 373.6 miles, as this route has a 0% highway share. This means you'll be on surface streets and main local roads for the duration of your trip, with no extended stretches of interstate cruising. The character of the drive is less about speed and more about navigating through communities and varied terrain. While there isn't a specified longest uninterrupted stretch, be prepared for frequent turns and varying speed limits as you make your way north through Florida.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 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?
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 7.1 miles in near Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike.
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 24 significant decision points across 369.8 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 7.1 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.3 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 146 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
34 ft6 ft
Total Climb
35 ft
Total Descent
24 ft
Highest Point
34 ft
~343.4 mi in
Elevation Range
28 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Naranja, FL and Jacksonville, FL, road signs point toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North and Vero Beach.
Orlando
40.3 mi in|~50m|via Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Florida's Turnpike Toll North
40.3 mi in|~50m|via Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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 55m. Total distance: 369.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 55m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
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 $9.43 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 29 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 29 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.1 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.3 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 146 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Fort Matanzas National Monument, Castillo de San Marcos 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 6.9 hours each way, a round trip means 13.8 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.
