How far is Jacksonville, FL from Saint Augustine, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Saint Augustine, FL is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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 00h 54m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Saint Augustine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Saint Augustine.
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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
2 mi · 4 min · Four Mile Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Four Mile Road
85 m · 10 sec · Four Mile Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Four Mile Road
132 m · 9 sec · Four Mile Road
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Continue on North Volusia Street
2598 ft · 56 sec · North Volusia Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West King Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West King Street
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Turn left onto North Ponce de Leon Boulevard
1692 ft · 48 sec · North Ponce de Leon Boulevard
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Turn right onto Carrera Street
2066 ft · 2 min · Carrera Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cordova Street
26 m · 4 sec · Cordova Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cordova Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Saint Augustine.
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 Saint Augustine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Saint Augustine?
The road trip is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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 20.4 miles from Jacksonville and 20.3 miles from Saint Augustine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.93 one way or $11.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Saint Augustine.
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 Saint Augustine. Straight-line distance: 36.46 mi (58.68 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 Saint Augustine
County seat of St.
| Population | 16,518 |
| Coordinates | 29.8946900, -81.3145200 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Augustine (-81.31452, 29.89469)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.93 | $11.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.57 | $13.14 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
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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