How far is Belle Glade, FL from Gainesville, FL?

The driving distance from Belle Glade, FL to Gainesville, FL is about 254.9 miles (410.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.5 miles (367.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
254.93 mi
04h 13m
Flight
228.5 mi
367.74 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.5 mi
Kilometers
367.74 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.93 mi
Kilometers
410.27 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gainesville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM EDT
Return by in Belle Glade
Thu, Apr 23, 5:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belle Glade
2026-04-22T20:48
Arrive Gainesville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belle Glade
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saint Cloud
FL

A city in Osceola County, Florida.

From Belle Glade
127.3 mi
02h 06m
To Gainesville
127.6 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph E
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Belle Glade and Gainesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belle Glade and Gainesville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Belle Glade Road

    6.3 mi · 11 min · Belle Glade Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pelican Lake Drive

    53 m · 5 sec · Pelican Lake Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on State Market Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · State Market Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Everglades Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Everglades Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Conners Highway

    24.9 mi · 35 min · Conners Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Southeast 86th Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southeast 86th Boulevard

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Parrott Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Parrott Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    31.2 mi · 40 min

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right

    2023 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit left

    784 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    90 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando

    2345 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    115 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Florida's Turnpike

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    46.1 mi · 49 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 234: Micanopy

    1213 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Southeast County Road 234

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast County Road 234

  22. 22

    Turn left

    128 m · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight

    8 mi · 10 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Southwest Williston Road

    2889 ft · 1 min · Southwest Williston Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · South Main Street

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

    54 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    2512 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belle Glade and Gainesville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
161 mi · 63%
Parrott Avenue
33.1 mi · 13%
Conners Highway
24.9 mi · 10%
Belle Glade Road
6.31 mi · 2%
South Main Street
5.24 mi · 2%
Southeast 86th Boulevard
2.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

115 mi · 02h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
228.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Cloud
02h 06m from Belle Glade
Leave By
8:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Belle Glade and Partly Sunny near Gainesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Belle Glade to Gainesville?

The road trip is about 254.9 miles (410.3 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?

Saint Cloud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.3 miles from Belle Glade and 127.6 miles from Gainesville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 228.5 miles (367.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 8:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.33 one way or $74.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Belle Glade and Partly Sunny near Gainesville.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Cloud

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Cloud, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Cloud.

RAIL

Kissimmee

13 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

32 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

39 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Winter Haven

52 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belle Glade and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 228.5 mi (367.74 km).

Belle Glade

#1 Belle Glade

City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Population20,083
Coordinates26.6845100, -80.6675600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Gainesville

#2 Gainesville

The third most populous city in Florida.

Population135,004
Coordinates29.6516300, -82.3248300
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-80.66776, 26.68451)
End: South Main Street (-82.32501, 29.65163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 410 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9 gal
34.05 L · about $37.33
Round trip
$74.66
18 gal · 68.1 L
Estimated CO2
80 kg one way
Round trip: 160 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $37.33 $74.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.36 $82.73
Premium $4.90 $44.06 $88.13
Diesel $4.35 $39.15 $78.30

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Belle Glade and Gainesville. The current time is 20:48:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.