How far is Jacksonville, FL from Fernandina Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Fernandina Beach, FL is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Fernandina Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Fernandina Beach.
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Start on Union Street
64 m · 13 sec · Union Street
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Turn left onto Ocean Street
86 m · 15 sec · Ocean Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1.1 km · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on Kings Road
980 ft · 28 sec · Kings Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Savannah
1250 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
12.5 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 243: Pecan Park Road
1295 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Pecan Park Road
103 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Pecan Park Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Pecan Park Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
8.2 mi · 11 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
64 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
11.3 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto Ash Street
1129 ft · 50 sec · Ash Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ash Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Fernandina Beach.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
12.5 mi · 00h 15m
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 Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Fernandina Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Fernandina Beach?
The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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 17.2 miles from Jacksonville and 17.2 miles from Fernandina Beach.
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 8.4 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.06 one way or $10.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Fernandina Beach.
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 Jacksonville and Fernandina Beach. Straight-line distance: 26 mi (41.84 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 Fernandina Beach
City in Nassau County, Florida, United States
| Population | 13,290 |
| Coordinates | 30.6696800, -81.4625900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fernandina Beach (-81.46259, 30.66968)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.61 | $11.21 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $5.97 | $11.95 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.31 | $10.61 |
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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