How far is Gainesville, FL from Cedar Key, FL?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Cedar Key, FL is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Levy County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Cedar Key.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Cedar Key.
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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
1888 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 16th Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Southwest 16th Avenue
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Turn straight onto Archer Road
2525 ft · 58 sec · Archer Road
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Continue on Southwest Archer Road
14.4 mi · 22 min · Southwest Archer Road
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Continue on State Route 24
39.6 mi · 55 min · State Route 24
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Turn right onto 6th Street
35 m · 5 sec · 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Cedar Key.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 24
Continue on State Route 24
39.6 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Sunny leaving Gainesville and Sunny near Cedar Key.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Cedar Key?
The road trip is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Bronson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Gainesville and 28.6 miles from Cedar Key.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.74 one way or $15.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gainesville and Sunny near Cedar Key.
Stop Ideas Near Bronson
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 Bronson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Cedar Key. Straight-line distance: 55.54 mi (89.38 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cedar Key
Human settlement in Levy County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 726 |
| Coordinates | 29.1385800, -83.0351200 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Key (-83.03512, 29.13858)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $3.83 | $7.74 | $15.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $8.73 | $17.45 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $9.42 | $18.84 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $12.00 | $24.00 |
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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