Infrastructure
St. Johns County offers an exceptional infrastructure foundation that empowers businesses to operate efficiently and scale with confidence. At the heart of the transportation network is the Interstate 95 corridor, a major north - south artery running directly through the county, providing direct access to the entire East Coast and linking to I‑10 just 30 miles north.
- The County completed 61 capital projects with another 59 underway in 2026—over $820 million invested in roads, public safety, parks, and coastal resiliency.
- Improvements to CR 2209, SR 16, and the First Coast Expressway, which is estimated to be completed in 2030, are unlocking new development areas and reducing travel times for residents and employers alike.
Business locations within St. John's County and Northeast Florida are connected to multi-modal transportation networks through Interstate 95 and U.S. 1 corridors, which provide convenient access to regional assets such as Jacksonville International Airport and JAXPORT, as well as local assets like Northeast Florida Regional Airport in St. Augustine.
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX).
Jacksonville's commercial airport, Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), offers more than 90 non-stop scheduled flights to 27 markets around the U.S. and is located within 30 minutes of Ponte Vedre and an hour of downtown St. Augustine.
St. Augustine Airport (UST)
St. Augustine Airport (UST) along U.S. 1 in St. Augustine is a controlled airfield featuring an 8,000-foot runway to accommodate all size jets. Full-service fixed-based operation (FBO) amenities are provided through Atlantic Aviation for corporate and general aviation travel. Northeast Florida Regional Airport also facilitates U.S. Customs and Border Control services for international travel.
Utility Partners
Florida Power and Light (FPL), Americas Largest Utility, has supported the growth and diversification of Florida’s economy and business climate, by attracting companies, jobs and capital investment to the state.
St. Johns County Utilities provides safe, reliable drinking water and environmentally responsible wastewater treatment at affordable rates while emphasizing customer service and protecting our environment.
JEA is the largest municipal utility in Florida and one of the largest in the country, providing energy and water services to more than one million residents and businesses in Northeast Florida. JEA's 2,200-plus workforce provides foundational services for our customers' needs, today and for generations to come.
Peoples Gas delivers the natural gas that fuels Florida. An abundant, natural energy source that affects the daily lives of every Floridian. Safe, sustainable, cost-effective, and resilient, natural gas is critical to our future growth and prosperity. Peoples Gas is at the heart of Florida’s energy.
St. Johns County offers exceptional multimodal connectivity through the Florida East Coast Railway, with access to CSX and Norfolk Southern networks via Jacksonville, supporting manufacturing and distribution operations. Air logistics are served by Northeast Florida Regional Airport, Jacksonville International Airport, and Daytona Beach International Airport, providing convenient options for corporate aviation, commercial travel, and air cargo.
The county's robust infrastructure includes strong water and sewer capacity, ongoing capital investments, reliable electric service, and sites ready for development. Combined with major transportation corridors and regional market access, St. Johns County provides the foundation businesses need to grow and succeed.
In addition to other major infrastructure upgrade, the First Coast Expressway (SR 23/CR‑2209) is under construction, further enhancing capacity and providing a western connection between I-95 and I-10 for improved access, freight movement, manufacturing traffic, and corporate logistics.