How far is Gainesville, FL from Boynton Beach, FL?

The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Boynton Beach, FL is about 281.8 miles (453.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.1 miles (412.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m 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
281.79 mi
05h 12m
Flight
256.12 mi
412.19 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.12 mi
Kilometers
412.19 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.79 mi
Kilometers
453.5 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boynton Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 11:24 AM EDT
Return by in Gainesville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gainesville
2026-04-19T06:11
Arrive Boynton Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 11:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 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
6:34 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
141.1 mi
02h 36m
To Boynton Beach
140.7 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph W
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Boynton Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Boynton Beach.

  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

    192 mi · 3 hr 26 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 706: Jupiter

    2715 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Indiantown Road

    152 m · 19 sec · Indiantown Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach

    1.4 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    28.4 mi · 32 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 804: Boynton Beach Boulevard

    1707 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Boynton Beach Boulevard

    2137 ft · 1 min · West Boynton Beach Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Northwest 2nd Street

    1299 ft · 1 min · Northwest 2nd Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest 2nd Avenue

    82 m · 12 sec · Southwest 2nd Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 2nd Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Boynton Beach.

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
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
96 mi · 34%
Florida's Turnpike South
96 mi · 34%
I 75 South
46.4 mi · 16%
I 95 South
29.3 mi · 10%
South Main Street
10.1 mi · 4%
Southeast County Road 234
1.38 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

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

192 mi · 03h 26m

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
256.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Cloud
02h 36m from Gainesville
Leave By
6:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Gainesville and Partly Sunny near Boynton Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Boynton Beach?

The road trip is about 281.8 miles (453.5 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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 141.1 miles from Gainesville and 140.7 miles from Boynton Beach.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 256.1 miles (412.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 6:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.23 one way or $82.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gainesville and Partly Sunny near Boynton Beach.

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 Boynton Beach. Straight-line distance: 256.12 mi (412.19 km).

Gainesville

#1 Gainesville

The third most populous city in Florida.

Population135,004
Coordinates29.6516300, -82.3248300
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Boynton Beach

#2 Boynton Beach

A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Population80,108
Coordinates26.5253500, -80.0664300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Gainesville (-82.32483, 29.65163)
End: Boynton Beach (-80.06643, 26.52535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 454 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.94 gal
37.64 L · about $41.23
Round trip
$82.46
19.88 gal · 75.28 L
Estimated CO2
88.3 kg one way
Round trip: 176.7 kg / 390 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $41.23 $82.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.68 $91.37
Premium $4.90 $48.67 $97.33
Diesel $4.35 $43.24 $86.48

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Gainesville and Boynton Beach. The current time is 06:11:31.

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.