Trip from Neptune Beach, 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

29m

Distance

16.7 mi

27 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min

4 AM

0h 27m ★

6 AM

0h 30m

8 AM

0h 35m

10 AM

0h 32m

12 PM

0h 31m

3 PM

0h 32m

5 PM

0h 35m

8 PM

0h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Neptune Beach, FL

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city in Duval County, and largest city in State of Florida, United States

Jacksonville, FL

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick transition from the coast to the city, the 16.7-mile trip from Neptune Beach to Jacksonville is a straightforward commute. You can expect to spend about 29 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect one-day journey that requires no overnight stops. Your route primarily utilizes Atlantic Boulevard, the Arlington Expressway, and 3rd Street to connect these two Florida locations. With a fuel budget of just $3, it is an incredibly economical drive for locals or visitors. Because the distance is so short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule rather than worrying about lengthy travel logistics.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Atlantic Boulevard	9.3 mi	16m
Arlington Expressway	6 mi	9m
3rd Street	0.9 mi	1m
State Street	0.3 mi	<1m
Main Street	<0.1 mi	<1m
Union Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Atlantic Boulevard — 9.3 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Neptune Beach, FL and Jacksonville, FL.

Start on SR A1A

0.9 mi · 1 min · 3rd Street

At end of road, turn left onto SR A1A; SR 10

9.3 mi · 16 min · Atlantic Boulevard

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Continue on Arlington Expressway

6.0 mi · 9 min · Arlington Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

312 ft · 7 sec

Toward Liberty Street North Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto State Street

0.3 mi · 57 sec · State Street

Turn left onto US 1

280 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto US 17

177 ft · 4 sec · Union Street

Arrive at destination

US 17

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 16.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.9 mi into trip | ~1m in | SR A1A; SR 10 / Atlantic Boulevard

At end of road, turn left onto SR A1A; SR 10 / Atlantic Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

16.2 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward Liberty Street North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Liberty Street North

16.6 mi into trip | ~29m in | US 1 / Main Street

Turn left onto US 1 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

16.6 mi into trip | ~29m in | US 17 / Union Street

Turn left onto US 17 / Union Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.66 one way

$5.32 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$2.89	$5.78
premium	$4.72	$3.11	$6.21
diesel	$5.61	$3.69	$7.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	5	$1.75	$0.80
Efficient EV	4.2	$1.46	$0.67
EV Truck/SUV	6.7	$2.34	$1.07

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Neptune Beach, FL

Late night in Neptune Beach on Sunday

Local time

12:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Partly Sunny

E 7 to 12 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 5:08AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 13 at 3:09AM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Destination

Jacksonville, FL

Late night in Jacksonville on Sunday

Local time

12:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

E 3 to 14 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 5:08AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 13 at 3:09AM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

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

29m 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?

This 16.7-mile excursion offers a mixed driving profile that keeps the journey engaging. You will spend roughly 36% of your time on highways, providing a balanced experience between local roads and faster arterial stretches. The longest uninterrupted portion of your trip spans 9.3 miles along Atlantic Boulevard, allowing you to settle into a steady rhythm after leaving the beach area. As you transition from the coastal streets of Neptune Beach toward the urban core of Jacksonville, the character of the road shifts from neighborhood-adjacent driving to more direct transit corridors. It is a functional, efficient path that avoids the monotony of a purely interstate-focused drive.

36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on Atlantic Boulevard.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near SR A1A; SR 10 / Atlantic Boulevard.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (SR A1A; SR 10 / Atlantic Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.6 miles (US 1 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

51 ft -2 ft

Total Climb

64 ft

Total Descent

56 ft

Highest Point

51 ft

~10.7 mi in

Elevation Range

53 ft

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 29m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (36%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on Atlantic Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Yes — Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Neptune Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Neptune Beach, FL

Jacksonville, FL

Same local time

8 degrees warmer at arrival

29m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

About the Cities

Arriving in Jacksonville, FL

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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