How far is Coconut Creek, FL from Gainesville, FL?

The driving distance from Coconut Creek, FL to Gainesville, FL is about 302.8 miles (487.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 268.9 miles (432.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
302.79 mi
04h 28m
Flight
268.94 mi
432.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
268.94 mi
Kilometers
432.81 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
302.79 mi
Kilometers
487.3 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gainesville
Wed, Apr 29, 7:11 AM EDT
Return by in Coconut Creek
Wed, Apr 29, 11:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coconut Creek
2026-04-29T02:43
Arrive Gainesville
Wed, Apr 29, 7:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 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
8:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coconut Creek
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 Coconut Creek
151.2 mi
02h 14m
To Gainesville
151.6 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Coconut Creek and Gainesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coconut Creek and Gainesville.

  1. 1

    Start on Portofino Point

    19 m · 4 sec · Portofino Point

  2. 2

    Continue on Portofino Point

    571 ft · 27 sec · Portofino Point

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wynmoor Circle

    3148 ft · 2 min · Wynmoor Circle

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Westgate Drive

    628 ft · 26 sec · Westgate Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lyons Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lyons Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Sample Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Sample Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando

    159 m · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North Toll

    2100 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    238.9 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    46.1 mi · 49 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 234: Micanopy

    1213 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southeast County Road 234

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast County Road 234

  14. 14

    Turn left

    128 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    8 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Southwest Williston Road

    2889 ft · 1 min · Southwest Williston Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

    54 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    2512 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coconut Creek and Gainesville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
285 mi · 94%
South Main Street
2.39 mi · 1%
Lyons Road
1.57 mi · 1%
Southeast County Road 234
1.32 mi
West Sample Road
1.22 mi
Wynmoor Circle
0.6 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

239 mi · 04h 18m

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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.9 mi
268.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Cloud
02h 14m from Coconut Creek
Leave By
8:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Coconut Creek 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 Coconut Creek to Gainesville?

The road trip is about 302.8 miles (487.3 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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 151.2 miles from Coconut Creek and 151.6 miles from Gainesville.

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

The direct path is about 268.9 miles (432.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 8:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.34 one way or $88.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Coconut Creek and Patchy Fog 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 Coconut Creek and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 268.94 mi (432.81 km).

Coconut Creek

#1 Coconut Creek

A city in Broward County, Florida.

Population61,128
Coordinates26.2517500, -80.1789400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Gainesville

#2 Gainesville

The third most populous city in Florida.

Population135,004
Coordinates29.6516300, -82.3248300
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Portofino Point (-80.179322, 26.252037)
End: South Main Street (-82.32501, 29.65163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 487 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.69 gal
40.45 L · about $44.34
Round trip
$88.68
21.38 gal · 80.9 L
Estimated CO2
95 kg one way
Round trip: 190 kg / 419 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $44.34 $88.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.13 $98.26
Premium $4.90 $52.34 $104.68
Diesel $4.35 $46.50 $93.00

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Coconut Creek and Gainesville. The current time is 02:43:53.

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.