How far is Gainesville, FL from Cantonment, FL?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Cantonment, FL is about 350.1 miles (563.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 306.9 miles (493.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Gadsden County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Cantonment.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Cantonment.
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Start on South Main Street
35 m · 11 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West University Avenue
3.3 mi · 9 min · West University Avenue
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Continue on Newberry Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Newberry Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lake City
2013 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
46.7 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
290.4 mi · 5 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90 Alternate
730 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight right onto US 90 Alt East
74 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto West Nine Mile Road
1748 ft · 38 sec · West Nine Mile Road
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Turn left onto Pine Cone Drive
3201 ft · 1 min · Pine Cone Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 297A
4.6 mi · 8 min · County Road 297A
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Turn left onto Muscogee Road
2223 ft · 50 sec · Muscogee Road
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Turn right onto Taylor Street
79 m · 11 sec · Taylor Street
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Continue on Taylor Street
550 ft · 30 sec · Taylor Street
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Continue on Taylor Street
540 ft · 24 sec · Taylor Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Taylor Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Cantonment.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight right
290 mi · 05h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gainesville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cantonment.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Cantonment?
The road trip is about 350.1 miles (563.4 km) and usually takes 06h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.9 miles from Gainesville and 175.2 miles from Cantonment.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 306.9 miles (493.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.23 one way or $102.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gainesville and Cantonment, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gainesville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cantonment.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Cantonment. Straight-line distance: 306.87 mi (493.86 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cantonment
Human settlement in Escambia County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 26,493 |
| Coordinates | 30.6085300, -87.3399800 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cantonment (-87.33998, 30.60853)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 563 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 22m |
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 | $51.23 | $102.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $56.76 | $113.52 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $60.47 | $120.93 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $53.72 | $107.45 |
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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