How far is Jacksonville, FL from Butler Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Butler Beach, FL is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Butler Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Butler Beach.
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Start on Union Street
596 ft · 21 sec · Union Street
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Turn right onto Newnan Street
1965 ft · 1 min · Newnan Street
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Turn right onto East Forsyth Street
770 ft · 24 sec · East Forsyth Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2507 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95, US 1 South, FL 5 South: Daytona Beach, Philips Highway
1165 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Daytona Beach
1093 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
30.9 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 16: Saint Augustine, Green Cove Springs
1754 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Charles Usinas Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Charles Usinas Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Four Mile Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Four Mile Road
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Turn right onto Kenton Morrison Road
3009 ft · 51 sec · Kenton Morrison Road
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Continue on North Holmes Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Holmes Boulevard
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Turn slight left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Anastasia Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Anastasia Boulevard
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Continue on A1A
2 mi · 3 min · A1A
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Turn right onto Weff Road
1081 ft · 48 sec · Weff Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Weff Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Butler Beach.
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
30.9 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Butler Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Butler Beach?
The road trip is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Fruit Cove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.3 miles from Jacksonville and 24.2 miles from Butler Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.09 one way or $14.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Butler Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Fruit Cove
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 Fruit Cove.
Jacksonville
Palatka
Waldo, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Butler Beach. Straight-line distance: 43.6 mi (70.16 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Butler Beach
Census-designated place in St.
| Population | 4,951 |
| Coordinates | 29.7983000, -81.2670100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Butler Beach (-81.26701, 29.7983)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $7.09 | $14.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
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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