Oldsmar, FL to Jacksonville, FL is 205.9 miles and takes about 4h 14m via I 75 and I 10, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Florida, taking you from the Tampa Bay area north towards the state's capital. With 90% of the drive on highways, expect a fairly direct trip. This is a straightforward, single-day drive that's easy to plan for if you're looking for a quick transfer between two Florida cities.
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
103 miles from Oldsmar, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 4m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
82.3 mi
1h 28m
US 301
75.9 mi
1h 34m
I 10
16.8 mi
19m
I 275
7.3 mi
7m
Ehrlich Road
3.8 mi
7m
West Linebaugh Avenue
3.8 mi
6m
West Bearss Avenue
2.6 mi
4m
Northwest 70th Street
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 82.3 mi, about 1h 28m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 28 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,246 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,999
Quietest
2 AM
~300 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.8×
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 Oldsmar, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on Park Boulevard
386 ft·22 sec·Park Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Buckingham Avenue West
0.2 mi·54 sec·Buckingham Avenue West
3
Turn right onto Bayview Boulevard
0.3 mi·1 min·Bayview Boulevard
4
Turn right onto FL 584
0.2 mi·31 sec·Tampa Road
5
Turn left onto Commerce Boulevard
0.9 mi·2 min·Commerce Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Forest Lakes Boulevard
1.3 mi·2 min·Forest Lakes Boulevard
7
Turn straight onto West Linebaugh Avenue
3.8 mi·6 min·West Linebaugh Avenue
8
Turn left onto Sheldon Road
1.4 mi·2 min·Sheldon Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto Citrus Park Drive
0.8 mi·1 min·Citrus Park Drive
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on CR 587
350 ft·6 sec·Gunn Highway
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward FL 589 Toll North: Brooksville
12
Merge onto FL 589 Toll
0.4 mi·32 sec·Veterans Expressway
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Exit 10Toward Ehrlich RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·12 sec
Toward Dale MabryUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto Ehrlich Road
3.8 mi·7 min·Ehrlich Road
16
Continue on West Bearss Avenue
2.6 mi·4 min·West Bearss Avenue
17
Continue on FL 678
0.2 mi·26 sec·East Bearss Avenue
18
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 275 NorthUse the straight lane.
19
Merge onto I 275
7.3 mi·7 min·I 275
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 75
82 mi·1 hr 28 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 358Toward FL 326Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn slight right
144 ft·4 sec
23
Turn slight right onto FL 326
1.1 mi·1 min·FL 326
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on FL 326
1.5 mi·2 min·Northwest 70th Street
25
Turn left onto US 301; US 441
5.5 mi·6 min·US 301; US 441
Use the left lane.
26
Turn straight onto US 301
52 mi·1 hr 5 min·US 301
Toward North US 301: StarkeUse the straight lane.
27
Continue on US 301
18 mi·22 min·US 301
28
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 10 East: Jacksonville
29
Merge onto I 10
17 mi·19 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Take the exit
0.4 mi·33 sec
Toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
31
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·56 sec
Toward I 95 North: International Airport, SavannahUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
32
Merge onto I 95
0.7 mi·1 min·I 95
33
Take the exit onto US 17; FL 228
0.2 mi·26 sec·US 17; FL 228
Exit 353BToward Union Street, Beaver Street
34
Turn straight onto US 17; US 23; FL 228
0.7 mi·1 min·Union Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
35
Arrive at destination
US 17
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 14m duration, leaving Oldsmar in the morning will get you to Jacksonville well before evening. You'll only have one suggested stop, so plan your breaks strategically. The fuel cost is estimated at $32, so ensure your tank is full before you depart or at a convenient point along I 75. Pay attention to signs as you transition off the main highways into Jacksonville; urban merging can be a factor in unfamiliar city environments.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 103 miles from Oldsmar, FL, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.3 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 45 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103 miles or 2h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 27m
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 Oldsmar, 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 Oldsmar, FL
This is one driving day of about 205.9 miles and 4h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Oldsmar, 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 75 for about 82.3 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 25
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 203.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.8 mi into trip|~3m in|Commerce Boulevard
Turn left onto Commerce Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
9.9 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the exit toward Ehrlich Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10
Toward Ehrlich Road
8
10 mi into trip|~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Dale Mabry
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Dale Mabry
7
106.8 mi into trip|~2h 9m in
Take the exit toward FL 326
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 358
Toward FL 326
8
203.6 mi into trip|~4h 10m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.17 one way
$62.34 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$34.20
$68.40
premium
$4.55
$36.88
$73.77
diesel
$4.80
$38.88
$77.76
Estimated Tolls: $0.04
Veterans Expressway
(0.4 mi)$0.04
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
$31
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.8
0
$21.62
$9.88
Efficient EV
51.5
0
$18.02
$8.24
EV Truck/SUV
82.4
1
$28.83
$13.18
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Oldsmar, FL
Evening
in Oldsmar on Monday
Local time
8:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
E 5 mph42% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 17 at 7:05PM EDT until July 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 7:04PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Jacksonville, FL
Evening
in Jacksonville on Monday
Local time
8:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
S 5 to 10 mph25% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 17 at 7:05PM EDT until July 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 7:04PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 14m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 90% of the 205.9 miles on high-speed roads like I 75 and I 10. You'll encounter the longest stretch without a significant change in road type at 82.3 miles on I 75. Expect to transition to surface roads for the remaining 10% of the trip, likely as you approach your destination in Jacksonville. The high percentage of highway driving means you'll likely see many exits and interchanges.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 82.3 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 301. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Commerce Boulevard.
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 25 significant decision points across 205.9 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 0.8 miles (Commerce Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 4h 14m. Total distance: 205.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 82.3 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.04 in tolls one way, starting with Veterans Expressway. 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 0.8 miles (Commerce Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Jacksonville, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
