How far is Allapattah, FL from Gainesville, FL?
The driving distance from Allapattah, FL to Gainesville, FL is about 334.5 miles (538.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 294.6 miles (474.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allapattah and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allapattah and Gainesville.
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Start on Northwest 17th Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Northwest 17th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 54th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 54th Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 6th Avenue
2201 ft · 44 sec · Northwest 6th Avenue
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Continue on Northwest 5th Court
761 ft · 19 sec · Northwest 5th Court
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale
964 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
2242 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
263.9 mi · 4 hr 47 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
46.1 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 234: Micanopy
1213 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast County Road 234
1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast County Road 234
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Turn left
128 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight
8 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Southwest Williston Road
2889 ft · 1 min · Southwest Williston Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
28 m · 2 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
1317 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
54 m · 4 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
2512 ft · 1 min · South 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 Allapattah and Gainesville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
264 mi · 04h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Allapattah and Patchy Fog near Gainesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allapattah to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 334.5 miles (538.4 km) and usually takes 05h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.5 miles from Allapattah and 168.1 miles from Gainesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 294.6 miles (474.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.99 one way or $97.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Allapattah and Patchy Fog near Gainesville.
Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere
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 Fellsmere.
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Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allapattah and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 294.59 mi (474.1 km).
#1 Allapattah
Allapattah is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 25.8145400, -80.2239400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 538 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 10m |
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 | $48.99 | $97.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $54.28 | $108.56 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $57.82 | $115.64 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $51.37 | $102.75 |
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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