How far is Gainesville, FL from Atlantic Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Atlantic Beach, FL is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Duval County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Atlantic Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Atlantic Beach.
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Start on South Main Street
35 m · 7 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East University Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · East University Avenue
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Turn left onto Waldo Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Waldo Road
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Continue on Northeast Waldo Road
1599 ft · 32 sec · Northeast Waldo Road
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Continue on Waldo Road
11.7 mi · 16 min · Waldo Road
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Merge slight left onto Sid Martin Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Sid Martin Highway
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Continue on Starke Bypass
6.4 mi · 7 min · Starke Bypass
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
18.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Jacksonville
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
2176 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
1.1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street
916 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Union Street
1 mi · 3 min · Union Street
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Continue on Arlington Expressway
5.5 mi · 9 min · Arlington Expressway
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Continue on Arlington Expressway
2974 ft · 1 min · Arlington Expressway
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Continue on Atlantic Boulevard
8.8 mi · 16 min · Atlantic Boulevard
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Turn left onto Seminole Road
1 km · 2 min · Seminole Road
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Turn right onto Plaza Street
1227 ft · 39 sec · Plaza Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Coast Drive
104 m · 15 sec · East Coast Drive
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Turn left onto 9th Street
29 m · 4 sec · 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Atlantic Beach.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Starke Bypass
Continue straight
18.1 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Gainesville and Sunny near Atlantic Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Atlantic Beach?
The road trip is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km) and usually takes 02h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Baldwin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.8 miles from Gainesville and 43.7 miles from Atlantic Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.82 one way or $25.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gainesville and Sunny near Atlantic Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Baldwin
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 Baldwin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Atlantic Beach. Straight-line distance: 72.78 mi (117.13 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atlantic Beach
City in Duval County, Florida, United States
| Population | 13,846 |
| Coordinates | 30.3344100, -81.3987000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atlantic Beach (-81.3987, 30.33441)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.82 | $25.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.20 | $28.40 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $15.13 | $30.26 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $13.44 | $26.88 |
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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