How far is Jacksonville, FL from Nocatee, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Nocatee, FL is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Nocatee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Nocatee.
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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
10 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Philips Highway
1114 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Philips Highway
7.7 mi · 12 min · Philips Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Nocatee Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Nocatee Parkway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Nocatee Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Nocatee Town Center, Crosswater Parkway
1198 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Crosswater Parkway
1877 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Welcome Center, Town Center, Water Parks, Crosswater Hall
104 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Crosswater Parkway
2925 ft · 1 min · Crosswater Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Crosswater Parkway
47 m · 3 sec · Crosswater Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Crosswater Parkway
2.5 mi · 6 min · Crosswater Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Crosswater Parkway
144 m · 13 sec · Crosswater Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Crosswater Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min · Crosswater Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Crosswater Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Nocatee.
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 South
Merge slight left
10 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Nocatee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Nocatee?
The road trip is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 14.1 miles from Jacksonville and 14.1 miles from Nocatee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.20 one way or $8.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Nocatee.
Stop Ideas Near Fruit Cove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Restaurant Jacksonville
Ish Brant Park
Jacksonville Beach City Hall
The Island Theater
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 Nocatee. Straight-line distance: 22.89 mi (36.83 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 Nocatee
This planned community in northeast Florida is situated west of Ponte Vedra Beach, within the Saint Johns River basin.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.0832000, -81.4028300 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Nocatee (-81.40283, 30.0832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.20 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.68 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
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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