Day Trippin' › Florida › From Jacksonville
From Jacksonville, the Cummer Museum is minutes away, the Jacksonville Zoo about 10, Fort Caroline about 20, Little and Big Talbot islands and Kingsley Plantation under 40, Fernandina Beach under 45, and St. Augustine's Castillo de San Marcos about 45. The best day trips from Jacksonville, by drive time.
137 places within a 3-hour drive, by real roads.
Historic site · 45 min southeast
The oldest masonry fort in the continental U.S., guarding St. Augustine's bay since the 1600s.
National park · 54 min north
A wild barrier island with feral horses, mansion ruins and empty beaches, reached by ferry.
Small town · 42 min northeast
A Victorian seaport on Amelia Island with a walkable downtown, shrimp boats and about 13 miles of beach.
Beach · 34 min northeast
Five miles of quiet, natural beach and dunes, with paddling in the salt marsh.
Zoo · 48 min southeast
Every kind of crocodilian on Earth, plus a wading bird rookery and a zipline course.
State park · 54 min north
Marsh trails, river fishing and tabby sugar mill ruins near St. Marys.
Historic site · 39 min northeast
The oldest plantation house in Florida and rows of tabby slave cabins on Fort George Island. A sobering, important stop.
Small town · 42 min north
A small waterfront town that is the gateway to the Cumberland Island ferry.
Wildlife · 1 hr 9 min northwest
Vast blackwater swamp with gators, cranes and boardwalks.
Island · 1 hr 14 min north
A state-owned island with beaches, a historic club district, bike paths and a sea turtle hospital.
Springs · 1 hr 29 min west
The classic Florida tubing river, crystal clear and cool, with swim spots at the head spring.
Springs · 1 hr 53 min south
The best place in Florida to see manatees in winter, hundreds at a time, from a boardwalk.
Small town · 1 hr 10 min southeast
A laid-back beach town on A1A with a fishing pier, surf and small cafes.
Bike trail · 1 hr 21 min southwest
A 16-mile paved rail trail through forest and along Paynes Prairie.
National park · 1 hr 22 min north
Ruins of a 1730s British colonial town under live oaks on St. Simons.
Historic site · 1 hr 8 min north
A rice plantation site with a museum and marsh views near Brunswick.
Historic site · 2 hr 5 min north
Stroll 22 leafy squares, old homes and church spires in one of America's best walking cities.
Springs · 2 hr 8 min southwest
A former roadside attraction with waterfalls, gardens and a buoyed swim area at the head of the Rainbow River.
Museum · 2 hr 19 min southeast
See the Space Shuttle Atlantis, a Saturn V rocket and launch pads. A must for space fans.
Beach · 2 hr 27 min north
Savannah's beach town, with wide sand, a pier and a laid-back vibe.
Theme park · 2 hr 39 min south
Cinderella Castle, classic rides and parades. The heart of Walt Disney World.
Springs · 2 hr 58 min west
One of the world's largest and deepest springs. River boat tours show off manatees, gators and birds, and there's a swim area with a diving platform.
Wildlife · 2 hr 30 min southwest
Boardwalks over clear springs where hundreds of manatees gather on cold winter days.
Small town · 2 hr 14 min south
A hilly lakeside town with antique shops, festivals and lake views.
Drive times are by road on a typical day from ZIP 32202 (OpenStreetMap data with the OSRM route planner). Facts checked against official sites; passes and hours change, so check before you go.