Planning a trip from the Villages of Oriole, FL, to Jacksonville, FL? This 296.3-mile journey will take approximately 5 hours and 28 minutes, making it a feasible day trip for most travelers. The route primarily utilizes major highways, with a significant 98% share on the interstate system, suggesting a straightforward drive. With an estimated fuel cost of $47, it's an economical option for covering the distance between these two Florida locations. You'll spend most of your time on I-95 and Florida's Turnpike, so expect a highway-focused experience.
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
148.1 miles from Villages of Oriole, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 44m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
219.7 mi
3h 57m
Florida's Turnpike
70.2 mi
1h 15m
US 1
1.3 mi
3m
West Atlantic Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
Cumberland Drive
0.4 mi
1m
Okeechobee Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Three Ponds Trail
0.2 mi
<1m
Wiley Range Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 219.7 mi, about 3h 57m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 142 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,498 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,230
Quietest
2 AM
~274 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.8×
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 Villages of Oriole, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
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Start on Peters Lane
336 ft·20 sec·Peters Lane
2
Turn left onto Wiley Range Road
407 ft·22 sec·Wiley Range Road
3
Turn right onto Three Ponds Trail
0.2 mi·37 sec·Three Ponds Trail
4
Enter roundabout onto Cumberland Drive
238 ft·10 sec·Cumberland Drive
5
Continue on Cumberland Drive
0.4 mi·1 min·Cumberland Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Turn right onto SR 806
1.1 mi·2 min·West Atlantic Avenue
Use the right lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·58 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, OrlandoUse the right lane.
8
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
70 mi·1 hr 15 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi·53 sec
Exit 152Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero BeachUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
214 ft·5 sec
Toward FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
11
Merge onto FL 70
0.3 mi·35 sec·Okeechobee Road
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward I 95
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North: Daytona BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 95
220 mi·3 hr 57 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi·2 min
Toward US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
16
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
17
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 StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn left
132 ft·11 sec
19
Turn right
121 ft·14 sec
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 90
104 ft·4 sec·Beaver Street
21
Turn right
175 ft·13 sec
22
At end of road, turn right
124 ft·11 sec
23
Turn right onto US 17
22 ft·0 sec·Union Street
24
Arrive at destination
US 17
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour and 28-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from the Villages of Oriole to maximize your daylight hours. Since it's a single-day trip, you'll likely only need one planned stop, perhaps around the halfway point, to refuel and stretch your legs. The longest stretch of 219.7 miles on I-95 means you'll want to ensure you have ample fuel before embarking on that segment. Keep an eye on traffic conditions as you approach Jacksonville, as congestion can be a factor.
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 148.1 miles from Villages of Oriole, FL, or about 2h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 219.7 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 65 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148.1 miles or 2h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 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 Villages of Oriole, 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 Villages of Oriole, FL
This is one driving day of about 296.3 miles and 5h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Villages of Oriole, 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 219.7 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 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 294.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|Cumberland Drive
Enter roundabout onto Cumberland Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
1.8 mi into trip|~5m in
Take the ramp toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
8
72.5 mi into trip|~1h 21m 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
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73.5 mi into trip|~1h 23m 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
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294.9 mi into trip|~5h 24m 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
$44.85 one way
$89.71 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg104 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$49.22
$98.43
premium
$4.55
$53.08
$106.15
diesel
$4.80
$55.95
$111.89
Estimated Tolls: $4.92
Florida's Turnpike
(70.2 mi)$4.92
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
$45
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
88.9
1
$31.11
$14.22
Efficient EV
74.1
0
$25.93
$11.85
EV Truck/SUV
118.5
1
$41.48
$18.96
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Villages of Oriole, FL
Evening
in Villages of Oriole on Monday
Local time
8:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
S 3 to 9 mph47% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 6:04PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 17 at 6:01PM EDT until July 17 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Destination
Jacksonville, FL
Evening
in Jacksonville on Monday
Local time
8:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
94°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 10 mph25% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 6:04PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 17 at 6:01PM EDT until July 17 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville 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
15 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
5h 28m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protect...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 245.2
Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United Stat...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
$15
near mile 255.4
Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
$25
near mile 173.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 98% of the route utilizing major interstates and turnpikes. You'll experience the efficiency of I-95 and Florida's Turnpike for the majority of your trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 219.7 miles on I-95, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent speed. While primarily interstate, the route connects you through the heart of Florida, offering a practical way to travel north.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 219.7 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.3 miles in near Cumberland Drive.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 296.3 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 0.3 miles (Cumberland Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
41 ft16 ft
Total Climb
41 ft
Total Descent
51 ft
Highest Point
41 ft
~253.9 mi in
Elevation Range
25 ft
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 Villages of Oriole, FL to Jacksonville, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Vero Beach along the way.
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 5h 28m. Total distance: 296.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 219.7 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.92 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.
Yes — we found about 27 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 27 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Cumberland Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Fort Matanzas National Monument, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and Canaveral National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.0 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.
