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Trip from North Bay Village, FL to Jacksonville, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 24m

Distance

341.5 mi

550 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$54

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 12m ★
6 AM
6h 24m
8 AM
6h 49m
10 AM
6h 33m
12 PM
6h 31m
3 PM
6h 34m
5 PM
6h 48m
8 PM
6h 17m

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

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Downtown North Bay Village, FL, FL

North Bay Village, 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

This 342.9-mile journey from North Bay Village, FL to Jacksonville, FL is designed as a single-day adventure, estimated to take around 5 hours and 2 minutes. You'll be navigating primarily on local roads, including John F, North Bayshore Drive, and Northeast 82nd Street, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is $57, making it a relatively economical option. Given its duration and the nature of the drive, this route is well-suited for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. The drive keeps you within the state of Florida for its entirety.

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

170.7 miles from North Bay Village, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 16m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 224.3 mi 4h 3m
Florida's Turnpike 108.1 mi 2h
Northeast 82nd Street 1.3 mi 2m
US 1 1.3 mi 3m
John F. Kennedy Causeway 1.2 mi 2m
Northwest 82nd Street 0.5 mi 1m
Okeechobee Road 0.3 mi <1m
North Bayshore Drive 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 224.3 mi, about 4h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Bay Village, FL and Jacksonville, FL.

1

Start on Adventure Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Adventure Avenue
2

At end of road, turn left onto SR 934

1.2 mi · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Causeway
Use the left lane.
3

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 934

0.3 mi · 37 sec · North Bayshore Drive
Toward Northeast 82nd Street Use the slight right lane.
4

Continue on SR 934

1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast 82nd Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
5

Continue on SR 934

0.5 mi · 1 min · Northwest 82nd Street
6

Continue on SR 934

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Northwest 81st Street
7

Turn right onto Northwest 6th Avenue

147 ft · 3 sec · Northwest 6th Avenue
Use the right lane.
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 95 North
9

Merge onto I 95

4.6 mi · 5 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 12A Toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll Use the slight left lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike
12

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

108 mi · 2 hr · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 53 sec
Exit 152 Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight right at fork

214 ft · 5 sec
Toward FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
15

Merge onto FL 70

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 95
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Merge onto I 95

220 mi · 3 hr 57 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight left at fork

1.1 mi · 2 min
Toward US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
20

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
21

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 Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Turn left

132 ft · 11 sec
23

Turn right

121 ft · 14 sec
24

At end of road, turn left onto US 90

104 ft · 4 sec · Beaver Street
25

Turn right

175 ft · 13 sec
26

At end of road, turn right

124 ft · 11 sec
27

Turn right onto US 17

22 ft · 0 sec · Union Street
28

Arrive at destination

US 17

Trip Plan

For this 5-hour drive, departing in the morning will allow you to arrive in Jacksonville with plenty of daylight. Since this is a local drive with many turns, keeping your navigation readily accessible is key; consider setting your GPS before you depart. You'll have one designated stop on this route, so plan to use it for a break or to refuel if needed, though with a total duration of just over 5 hours, you might not require extensive stops. The $57 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to have a little extra on hand. This route is manageable in one day, offering flexibility in your timing.

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 170.7 miles from North Bay Village, FL, or about 3h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 224.3 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 75 miles or 1h 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 170.7 miles or 3h 16m 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 15m

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 North Bay Village, 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 North Bay Village, FL

This is one driving day of about 341.5 miles and 6h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 miles from North Bay Village, 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 224.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Port Saint Lucie, FL

171 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Lake Worth Corridor, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 75 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palm Bay, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 170.7 miles from North Bay Village, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 224.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Artessence Coffee Shop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jacksonville, Florida

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19045862085

Visit website

BREW Five Points

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jacksonville, Florida

1.9 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Setlan Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jacksonville, Florida

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 8 am–4:30 pm

+19044799975

Visit website

Birdie Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jacksonville, Florida

0.5 mi

Bitty & Beau's Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jacksonville, Florida

1.9 mi

Artessence Coffee Shop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19045862085

Visit website

BREW Five Points

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+19043745789

Visit website

FunDimension Game Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Miami, Florida

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+17863601766

Visit website

Setlan Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 8 am–4:30 pm

+19044799975

Visit website

Birdie Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Bitty & Beau's Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+19046836083

Visit website

Towers Deli & Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 6:30 am–3:15 pm

+19043980889

Visit website

It's In The DNA Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 7 am–4:30 pm

+13529321539

Visit website

Cicada Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

Visit website

Grounds of Grace

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18508435600

Visit website

Parkwood Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Bulow Creek State Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Ormond Beach, Florida

+13866764050

Visit website

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+19043566857

Visit website

Happy Medium Books Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+19046838447

Visit website

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately

Delray Beach, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15614950233

Visit website

Joseph C. Carter Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+19548285411

Visit website

Diver Mansion

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour

North Miami, Florida

Hours: 2–7 pm

+13056077290

Visit website

Paradox Museum Miami

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Miami, Florida

Hours: 12–7 pm

+13056143808

Visit website

Wynwood Walls

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour

Miami, Florida

Hours: 10:30 am–6:30 pm

+13055763334

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 340.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
1.3 mi into trip | ~3m in | SR 934 / North Bayshore Drive

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 934 / North Bayshore Drive toward Northeast 82nd Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Northeast 82nd Street
7
8.4 mi into trip | ~14m 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
117.7 mi into trip | ~2h 17m 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
118.7 mi into trip | ~2h 19m 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
340.1 mi into trip | ~6h 20m 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

$54.36 one way

$108.72 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 120 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $59.13 $118.26
premium $4.72 $63.50 $127.00
diesel $5.61 $75.40 $150.80

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

$54

Tolls

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$87–$112

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 119.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 102.5 1 $35.86 $16.39
Efficient EV 85.4 0 $29.88 $13.66
EV Truck/SUV 136.6 1 $47.81 $21.86

Gas CO2

119 kg

EV CO2

40 kg (66% 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 Apr 16, 2026

Origin

North Bay Village, FL

Morning in North Bay Village on Tuesday

Local time

7:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jacksonville, FL

Morning in Jacksonville on Tuesday

Local time

7:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

18 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

6h 24m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, as indicated by its 0% highway share. The absence of major highways means you'll be experiencing a more intimate connection with the landscape, likely passing through various towns and communities. While there isn't a defined longest uninterrupted stretch mentioned, the profile suggests a continuous engagement with local streets and intersections. This type of drive often requires more active navigation and can feel more like exploring than simply covering distance. Be prepared for a driving experience that is consistently varied rather than featuring long, high-speed segments.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 224.3 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 1.3 miles in near SR 934 / North Bayshore Drive.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 23 significant decision points across 341.5 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 1.3 miles (SR 934 / North Bayshore Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 117.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 North Bay Village, FL to Jacksonville, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Vero Beach along the way.

Vero Beach

117.7 mi in | ~2h 17m

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 6h 24m. Total distance: 341.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 24m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 224.3 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 1.3 miles (SR 934 / North Bayshore Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 117.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.4 hours each way, a round trip means 12.8 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.

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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