Origin
Palatka, FL
Morning in Palatka on Tuesday
Local time
8:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Palatka, FL to Nashua, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
14.4 mi
23 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
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.
Palatka, FL
DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ
Nashua, FL
Arian Fernandez
Trip Overview
Palatka to Nashua is 14.4 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Memorial Bridge and US 17, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This brief journey stays within Florida, connecting two points with a drive that's mostly on main roads. Expect a mix of highway and local driving, making it a straightforward trip for a single day. It's a short enough distance that you can easily fit it into your schedule without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Bridge | 6.9 mi | 11m |
| US 17 | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| CR 309 | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Reid Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Memorial Bridge
— 6.9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palatka, FL and Nashua, FL.
1
Start on US 17; FL 100
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Reid Street
2
Continue on US 17; FL 100
6.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Memorial Bridge
3
Keep slight right at fork onto US 17
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
US 17
4
Turn right onto CR 309
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
CR 309
5
Arrive at destination
CR 309
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 7.5 and 11.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
7.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 17
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
11.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CR 309
Turn right onto CR 309
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.29 one way
$4.58 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.49 | $4.99 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 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 | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
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
Nashua, FL
Morning in Nashua on Tuesday
Local time
8:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
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
5 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
26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 48% on highways. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 6.9 miles on Memorial Bridge, which sets a steady pace early on. The drive transitions between the main artery of US 17 and county roads, providing some variety without becoming overly complex. It's not an all-highway slog, nor is it a winding backroad adventure; rather, it’s a practical connection between two points.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on Memorial Bridge.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 7.5 miles in near US 17.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Palatka, FL to Nashua, FL is easy. At 26m with 48% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.5 miles (US 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.7 miles (CR 309): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Palatka, FL
Full guide →For the Russian town of the same name, please see Kolyma Highway. Palatka is a town of 20,000 people (2020) on the banks of St. Johns River in North Central Florida. One of the earliest cities to develop in the state, the city is home to charming historic neighborhoods and notable state landmarks. The area also offers numerous outdoor activities. These range from skydiving and kayaking to boating and golfing. Home to many festivals throughout the year, one event in particular pays homage to the city's most popular flower, the azalea. The flower can be viewed prominently throughout the city in early March, coinciding with riverfront festivities. The unique mixture of southern hospitality and Florida culture make Palatka a "must experience" destination for the roaming traveler.
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: 14.4 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 (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.9 miles on Memorial Bridge. 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: at 7.5 miles (US 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.7 miles (CR 309): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Nashua, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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