How far is Saint Augustine, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Saint Augustine, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.08 mi
00h 48m
Flight
36.46 mi
58.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.46 mi
Kilometers
58.68 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.08 mi
Kilometers
66.11 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:41 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Augustine
Sat, Apr 18, 4:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Augustine
2026-04-18T02:53
Arrive Jacksonville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Augustine
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Fruit Cove
FL

Census designated place

From Saint Augustine
20.3 mi
00h 24m
To Jacksonville
20.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Augustine and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Cordova Street

    26 m · 9 sec · Cordova Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Carrera Street

    2066 ft · 2 min · Carrera Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Ponce de Leon Boulevard

    1556 ft · 45 sec · North Ponce de Leon Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West King Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West King Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Volusia Street

    2598 ft · 52 sec · North Volusia Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Four Mile Road

    132 m · 11 sec · Four Mile Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Four Mile Road

    89 m · 10 sec · Four Mile Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Four Mile Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Four Mile Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Charles Usinas Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Charles Usinas Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Jacksonville

    2123 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    30.6 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

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

    88 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    40 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    37 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

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

    32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right

    38 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Union Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
31 mi · 76%
US 90
2.38 mi · 6%
Charles Usinas Memorial Highway
2.29 mi · 6%
Four Mile Road
2.17 mi · 5%
West King Street
1.22 mi · 3%
North Volusia Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

30.6 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
36.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fruit Cove
00h 24m from Saint Augustine
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Augustine and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Augustine to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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 20.3 miles from Saint Augustine and 20.8 miles from Jacksonville.

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 4.6 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.01 one way or $12.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Augustine and 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
Local place coverage is thin around Fruit Cove, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

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 Saint Augustine and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 36.46 mi (58.68 km).

Saint Augustine

#1 Saint Augustine

County seat of St.

Population16,518
Coordinates29.8946900, -81.3145200
Altitude0
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: Cordova Street (-81.314588, 29.894677)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.49 L · about $6.01
Round trip
$12.03
2.9 gal · 10.98 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $6.01 $12.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.66 $13.33
Premium $4.90 $7.10 $14.20
Diesel $4.35 $6.31 $12.61

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Augustine and Jacksonville. The current time is 02:53:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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