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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Osceola County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog
Mostly Sunny
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.
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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
115.1 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
2275 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
75 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
1903 ft · 46 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Kenansville Road
31.2 mi · 40 min · Kenansville Road
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Northeast 6th Street
1912 ft · 55 sec · Northeast 6th Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 6th Avenue
1915 ft · 58 sec · Northeast 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Park Street
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Turn slight right
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Southeast 86th Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Southeast 86th Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left
24.9 mi · 35 min
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Turn right onto Everglades Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Everglades Street
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Turn slight left onto North State Market Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · North State Market Road
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Turn left onto Belle Glade Road
6.3 mi · 11 min · Belle Glade Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight left
25 m · 10 sec
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Turn sharp left onto South Main Street
51 m · 6 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right
20 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Belle Glade.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Cloud.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Winter Haven
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Belle Glade. Straight-line distance: 228.5 mi (367.74 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Belle Glade
City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
| Population | 20,083 |
| Coordinates | 26.6845100, -80.6675600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belle Glade (-80.66756, 26.68451)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 409 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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