How far is Doral, FL from Gainesville, FL?
The driving distance from Doral, FL to Gainesville, FL is about 344.3 miles (554.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 290.9 miles (468.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 08m 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 04m.
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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Doral and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Doral and Gainesville.
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Start on the route
31 m · 12 sec
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At the end of the road, turn sharp left onto Northwest 51st Terrace
533 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 51st Terrace
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Turn right onto Northwest 99th Avenue
87 m · 13 sec · Northwest 99th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 51st Lane
18 m · 3 sec · Northwest 51st Lane
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Turn left onto Northwest 99th Avenue
54 m · 8 sec · Northwest 99th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 52nd Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 52nd Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 107th Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Northwest 107th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 74th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Northwest 74th Street
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Continue straight
113 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
2314 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
15.5 mi · 17 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
1 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
260.5 mi · 4 hr 43 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 Doral 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 left onto Florida's Turnpike
261 mi · 04h 43m
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 Cloudy leaving Doral 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 Doral to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 344.3 miles (554.1 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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 170.1 miles from Doral and 174.2 miles from Gainesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 290.9 miles (468.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.4 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 6:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.40 one way or $100.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Doral and Mostly Sunny 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.
Okeechobee
Sebring
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Doral and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 290.86 mi (468.1 km).
#1 Doral
A city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
| Population | 67,792 |
| Coordinates | 25.8195400, -80.3553300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 554 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 17m |
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 | $50.40 | $100.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $55.84 | $111.68 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $59.49 | $118.97 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $52.85 | $105.71 |
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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