How far is Gainesville, FL from Auburndale, FL?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Auburndale, FL is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.3 miles (184 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
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.
Human settlement in Sumter County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Auburndale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Auburndale.
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Start on South Main Street
2510 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
45 m · 3 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
1332 ft · 33 sec · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Main Street
18 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Williston Road
2572 ft · 54 sec · Southwest Williston Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
807 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street
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Turn straight
2000 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
7 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
3212 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast County Road 234
1.4 mi · 3 min · Southeast County Road 234
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Tampa
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
46.2 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
19.2 mi · 21 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27, FL 19: Tavares, Clermont
1902 ft · 1 min
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Continue on US 27, FL 19: Tavares, Clermont
827 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto O'Brien Road
2724 ft · 1 min · O'Brien Road
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Turn right
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto West Orange Street
1782 ft · 48 sec · West Orange Street
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Continue straight
21.2 mi · 27 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Commonwealth Avenue North
41 m · 2 sec · Commonwealth Avenue North
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Exit the roundabout onto Commonwealth Avenue North
5.3 mi · 7 min · Commonwealth Avenue North
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Turn left onto Broadway Boulevard Southeast
1.8 mi · 3 min · Broadway Boulevard Southeast
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Turn right
1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Polk City Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Polk City Road
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Continue on Polk City Road
48 m · 4 sec · Polk City Road
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Continue on Lake Ariana Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Lake Ariana Boulevard
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Continue on Main Street North
667 ft · 19 sec · Main Street North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lake Stella Drive
996 ft · 34 sec
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Exit the rotary
46 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Bartow Avenue
1156 ft · 41 sec · North Bartow Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Bartow Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Auburndale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
46.2 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Gainesville and Sunny near Auburndale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Auburndale?
The road trip is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Wildwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.7 miles from Gainesville and 62.4 miles from Auburndale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.3 miles (184 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.29 one way or $36.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Gainesville and Sunny near Auburndale.
Stop Ideas Near Wildwood
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 Wildwood.
Wildwood, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Ocala, Florida
Dade City, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Auburndale. Straight-line distance: 114.31 mi (183.96 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Auburndale
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
| Population | 17,204 |
| Coordinates | 28.0653000, -81.7886900 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
End: Auburndale (-81.78869, 28.0653)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $18.29 | $36.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.27 | $40.54 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $21.59 | $43.18 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $19.18 | $38.37 |
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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