How far is Alachua, FL from Gainesville, FL?
The driving distance from Alachua, FL to Gainesville, FL is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Florida, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alachua and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alachua and Gainesville.
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Start on Palmetto Boulevard
141 m · 23 sec · Palmetto Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 105th Avenue
1429 ft · 1 min · Northwest 105th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Creek Drive
2013 ft · 2 min · Creek Drive
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Turn right onto Palmetto Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · Palmetto Boulevard
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Turn left onto Turkey Creek Boulevard
744 ft · 39 sec · Turkey Creek Boulevard
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Turn right onto ML King Memorial Highway
6.3 mi · 9 min · ML King Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northwest 6th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Northwest 6th Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 39th Avenue
1609 ft · 30 sec · Northwest 39th Avenue
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Continue on Northeast 39th Avenue
2051 ft · 45 sec · Northeast 39th Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alachua and Gainesville.
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.
ML King Memorial Highway
Turn right onto ML King Memorial Highway
6.26 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Alachua and Mostly Sunny near Gainesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alachua to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
West Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Alachua and 5.7 miles from Gainesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alachua and Mostly Sunny near Gainesville.
Stop Ideas Near West Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alachua and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 9.15 mi (14.73 km).
#1 Alachua
City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
| Population | 9,916 |
| Coordinates | 29.7516300, -82.4248300 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-82.32501, 29.65163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.88 | $3.77 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.01 | $4.01 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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