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

The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Belle Glade, FL is about 254 miles (408.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.5 miles (367.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 18m 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
254.02 mi
05h 09m
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
254.02 mi
Kilometers
408.8 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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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 05h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belle Glade
Wed, Apr 15, 12:57 PM EDT
Return by in Gainesville
Wed, Apr 15, 6:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gainesville
2026-04-15T07:48
Arrive Belle Glade
Wed, Apr 15, 12:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 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
6:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gainesville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Gainesville
127.3 mi
02h 34m
To Belle Glade
126.8 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    2510 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

    45 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    1332 ft · 33 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Main Street

    18 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Southwest Williston Road

    2572 ft · 54 sec · Southwest Williston Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    807 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    2000 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3212 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southeast County Road 234

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Southeast County Road 234

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Tampa

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    46.2 mi · 50 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

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

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

    2275 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    75 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1903 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto Kenansville Road

    31.2 mi · 40 min · Kenansville Road

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Northeast 6th Street

    1912 ft · 55 sec · Northeast 6th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Northeast 6th Avenue

    1915 ft · 58 sec · Northeast 6th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Park Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Park Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    1.6 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Southeast 86th Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southeast 86th Boulevard

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left

    24.9 mi · 35 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Everglades Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Everglades Street

  28. 28

    Turn slight left onto North State Market Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North State Market Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Belle Glade Road

    6.3 mi · 11 min · Belle Glade Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Main Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight left

    25 m · 10 sec

  32. 32

    Turn sharp left onto South Main Street

    51 m · 6 sec · South Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn right

    20 m · 5 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
57.5 mi · 23%
Florida's Turnpike South
57.5 mi · 23%
I 75 South
46.4 mi · 18%
Kenansville Road
32.6 mi · 13%
South Main Street
10.2 mi · 4%
Belle Glade Road
6.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

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
05h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
228.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Cloud
02h 34m from Gainesville
Leave By
6:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Gainesville and Mostly Sunny near Belle Glade.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 254 miles (408.8 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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 Gainesville and 126.8 miles from Belle Glade.

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 25.5 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 6:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.17 one way or $74.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Gainesville and Belle Glade. Straight-line distance: 228.5 mi (367.74 km).

Gainesville

#1 Gainesville

The third most populous city in Florida.

Population135,004
Coordinates29.6516300, -82.3248300
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Belle Glade

#2 Belle Glade

City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Population20,083
Coordinates26.6845100, -80.6675600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Gainesville (-82.32483, 29.65163)
End: Belle Glade (-80.66756, 26.68451)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 409 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.96 gal
33.93 L · about $37.17
Round trip
$74.33
17.92 gal · 67.86 L
Estimated CO2
79.6 kg one way
Round trip: 159.3 kg / 351 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $37.17 $74.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.18 $82.36
Premium $4.90 $43.87 $87.74
Diesel $4.35 $38.98 $77.95

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Gainesville and Belle Glade. The current time is 07:48:20.

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.