How far is Gainesville, FL from Bloomingdale, FL?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Bloomingdale, FL is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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.
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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.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Sumter County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Bloomingdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Bloomingdale.
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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
99.6 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples
16.3 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Brandon
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 60 East: Brandon
1306 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on West Brandon Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Brandon Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on West Brandon Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Brandon Boulevard
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Take the exit right
57 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Lithia Pinecrest Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Lithia Pinecrest Road
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Turn left onto Bloomingdale Avenue
1168 ft · 24 sec · Bloomingdale Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bloomingdale Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Bloomingdale.
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
99.6 mi · 01h 47m
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 Bloomingdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Bloomingdale?
The road trip is about 136.6 miles (219.9 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?
Lake Panasoffkee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.5 miles from Gainesville and 68.2 miles from Bloomingdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 1:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.99 one way or $39.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Gainesville and Sunny near Bloomingdale.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Panasoffkee
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 Lake Panasoffkee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Bloomingdale. Straight-line distance: 121.57 mi (195.65 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bloomingdale
Town in Passaic County, New Jersey
| Population | 22,711 |
| Coordinates | 27.8936400, -82.2403700 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bloomingdale (-82.24037, 27.89364)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $19.99 | $39.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.15 | $44.31 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $23.60 | $47.20 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $20.97 | $41.93 |
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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