How far is Fernandina Beach, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Fernandina Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fernandina Beach and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fernandina Beach and Jacksonville.
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Start on Ash Street
1129 ft · 52 sec · Ash Street
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Turn right onto South 8th Street
14.4 mi · 25 min · South 8th Street
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville
1945 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
19.8 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Downtown, Sports Complex, Union Street
793 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown, Florida State College at Jacksonville Downtown Campus, Sports Complex, TIAA Bank Field, Union Street East
72 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Union Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Union Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fernandina Beach and Jacksonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
19.8 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Fernandina Beach and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fernandina Beach to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Yulee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Fernandina Beach and 18 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26 miles (41.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.27 one way or $10.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fernandina Beach and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Yulee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yulee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fernandina Beach and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 26 mi (41.84 km).
#1 Fernandina Beach
City in Nassau County, Florida, United States
| Population | 13,290 |
| Coordinates | 30.6696800, -81.4625900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jacksonville
The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area.
| Population | 920,570 |
| Coordinates | 30.3321800, -81.6556500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.84 | $11.67 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.52 | $11.05 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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