Origin
Orange Park, FL
Morning in Orange Park on Sunday
Local time
10:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orange Park, 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
26m
Distance
15.5 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orange Park, FL
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Jacksonville, FL
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Trip Overview
This short 15.5-mile drive from Orange Park to Jacksonville, Florida, is easily manageable in about 26 minutes, making it ideal as a single-day trip. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Park Avenue and Union Street, with a small portion on I-95, contributing to a low highway share of just 6%. With an estimated fuel cost of only $2, this trip is incredibly budget-friendly. You won't need to worry about overnight stays or breaking up this quick journey. The overall feel is a straightforward local commute, perfect for a quick hop within the same Florida region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Park Avenue | 12.4 mi | 20m |
| Union Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| I 95 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Kingsley Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| US 17 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Plainfield Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Park Avenue
— 12.4 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange Park, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on Plainfield Avenue
102 ft
·
5 sec
·
Plainfield Avenue
2
Turn left onto FL 224
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Kingsley Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn left onto US 17
12 mi
·
20 min
·
Park Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 95
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95
7
Take the exit onto US 17; FL 228
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 17; FL 228
Exit 353B
Toward Union Street, Beaver Street
8
Turn straight onto US 17; US 23; FL 228
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Arrive at destination
US 17
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
FL 224 / Kingsley Avenue
Turn left onto FL 224 / Kingsley Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 17 / Park Avenue
Turn left onto US 17 / Park Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
12.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Dayton...
8
13.1 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
14.5 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
$2.47 one way
$4.93 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.68 | $5.37 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Sunday
Local time
10:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Patchy Fog then Sunny
SW 3 to 8 mph
0% chance
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
31 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
26m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this 15.5-mile journey. While there's a brief encounter with I-95, the majority of your time will be spent navigating city streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.4 miles along Park Avenue, offering a relatively continuous segment before you need to make turns. With only a 6% highway share, this route prioritizes local access over high-speed travel, so be prepared for traffic signals and intersections.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.4 mi on Park Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FL 224 / Kingsley Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.5 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FL 224 / Kingsley Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (US 17 / Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Orange Park, FL and Jacksonville, FL, road signs point toward Daytona Beach and Savannah.
Daytona Beach
12.7 mi in
|
~21m
Savannah
13.1 mi in
|
~22m
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 26m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.4 miles on Park Avenue. 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FL 224 / Kingsley Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (US 17 / Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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