How far is Nocatee, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Nocatee, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 29 miles (46.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.94 mi
00h 34m
Flight
22.89 mi
36.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.89 mi
Kilometers
36.83 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.94 mi
Kilometers
46.58 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Thu, Oct 15, 2:57 PM EDT
Return by in Nocatee
Thu, Oct 15, 3:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nocatee
2026-10-15T14:22
Arrive Jacksonville
Thu, Oct 15, 2:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Nocatee
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fruit Cove
FL

Census designated place

From Nocatee
13.6 mi
00h 17m
To Jacksonville
15.3 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NE
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Nocatee and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nocatee and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Crosswater Parkway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Crosswater Parkway

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Crosswater Parkway

    44 m · 3 sec · Crosswater Parkway

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Crosswater Parkway

    2224 ft · 48 sec · Crosswater Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Nocatee Parkway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Nocatee Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Philips Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Philips Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Old Saint Augustine Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Saint Augustine Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: Jacksonville

    1266 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street, Prudential Drive

    88 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    40 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    37 m · 14 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaver Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right

    38 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Union Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nocatee and Jacksonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
13.6 mi · 47%
Philips Highway
3.55 mi · 12%
Nocatee Parkway
3.24 mi · 11%
Crosswater Parkway
3.1 mi · 11%
US 90
2.38 mi · 8%
Old Saint Augustine Road
1.17 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

13.4 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fruit Cove
00h 17m from Nocatee
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Nocatee and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nocatee to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 29 miles (46.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fruit Cove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Nocatee and 15.3 miles from Jacksonville.

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 6.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.29 one way or $8.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nocatee and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Fruit Cove

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fruit Cove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Restaurant Jacksonville
Food stop 10.9 mi away

Town Hall Restaurant Jacksonville

Jacksonville , FL
2012 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Rating 4.6/5 447 reviews New American restaurant,American restaurant,Brunch restaurant,Charcuterie,Cocktail bar,Restaurant
Jacksonville Beach City Hall
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

Jacksonville Beach City Hall

Jacksonville Beach , FL
11 3rd St N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Rating 4.4/5 100 reviews City Hall
The Island Theater
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

The Island Theater

Fleming Island , FL
1860 Town Hall Cir #54, Fleming Island, FL 32003
Rating 4.7/5 138 reviews Theater company,Performing arts theater

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fruit Cove.

RAIL

Jacksonville

30 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane
RAIL

Palatka

51 mi away
220 North 11th Street
BUS

Waldo, Florida

62 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

83 mi away
201 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nocatee and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 22.89 mi (36.83 km).

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#1 Nocatee

This planned community in northeast Florida is situated west of Ponte Vedra Beach, within the Saint Johns River basin.

Population0
Coordinates30.0832000, -81.4028300
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Jacksonville

#2 Jacksonville

The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area.

Population920,570
Coordinates30.3321800, -81.6556500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Crosswater Parkway (-81.40386, 30.08261)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
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.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.87 L · about $4.29
Round trip
$8.57
2.04 gal · 7.74 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.20 $4.29 $8.57
Mid-grade $4.68 $4.77 $9.55
Premium $5.01 $5.11 $10.22
Diesel $6.07 $6.19 $12.38

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Nocatee and Jacksonville. The current time is 14:22:58.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.