Experience the advantage of a Prime location
St. Johns County’s location is one of its greatest assets. Here, you will experience a crossroads of commerce, innovation, and talent that places businesses within reach of key markets while offering a high quality of life that few regions can match. Situated between Jacksonville and Daytona Beach along Florida’s northeast corridor, St. Johns County provides direct access to Interstate 95, major rail lines, ports, and airports, connecting companies to both national and global opportunities. This strategic location doesn’t just make doing business easier, it makes success more attainable.
Transportation Network Advantages
Businesses here benefit from seamless access to transportation networks, suppliers, and customers across the Southeast. The county’s proximity to Jacksonville’s JAXPORT and Cecil Spaceport, combined with nearby airports and interstates, supports industries from manufacturing and logistics to aerospace and technology. This connectivity reduces costs, shortens delivery times, and opens doors to markets across the U.S. and beyond.
Roadway Connectivity. In addition to I-95, regional travelers now enjoy direct access to St. Johns County from I-295 (southeast side of I-95) on 9B to US 1. St. Johns County is also within 30 minutes of I-10, an hour of I-4, and 90 minutes of I-75. The First Coast Expressway (FCE, SR 23) is a multi-lane, limited access toll road that, once completed, will cross parts of Duval, Clay, and St. Johns counties. Average commute times throughout the region are between 20-30 minutes, providing relative ease with little to no traffic congestion that other major metropolitan areas experience.
Railway. The region is served by three major rail lines: CSX, Nofolk Southern and Florida East Coast Railway (FEC). FEC travels directly through St. Johns County ad CSX and NS are accessed through JAXPORT.
Business Connectivity
Businesses here benefit from seamless access to transportation networks, suppliers, and customers across the Southeast. The county’s proximity to JAXPORT and Cecil Spaceport, combined with nearby airports and interstates, supports industries from manufacturing and logistics to aerospace and technology. This connectivity reduces costs, shortens delivery times, and opens doors to markets across the U.S. and beyond.
Foreign Trade Zone #64 is Florida's third-largest FTZ and includes all areas of St. Johns County. Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) No. 64 is a designated area in Northeast Florida where goods can be imported, stored and processed with deferred or reduced customs duties and increased savings.
The infrastructure in St. Johns County has evolved alongside its economy. Modern utilities, reliable broadband, available buildings, and shovel-ready sites create a smooth path for investment. Combined with strong local leadership and a business-friendly approach, this foundation makes it easy for companies to locate, launch, and grow.
Equally important is the county’s ability to support the people behind those businesses. St. Johns County offers a highly skilled workforce fueled by state-recognized schools, robust career and technical training programs, and access to major universities and colleges throughout Northeast Florida.
