How far is Gainesville, FL from Fernandina Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Fernandina Beach, FL is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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 16m.
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 Duval County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Fernandina Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Fernandina Beach.
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Start on South Main Street
35 m · 7 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East University Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · East University Avenue
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Turn left onto Waldo Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Waldo Road
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Continue on Northeast Waldo Road
1599 ft · 32 sec · Northeast Waldo Road
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Continue on Waldo Road
11.7 mi · 16 min · Waldo Road
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Merge slight left onto Sid Martin Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Sid Martin Highway
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Continue on Starke Bypass
6.4 mi · 7 min · Starke Bypass
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
24.8 mi · 31 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1618 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
15.9 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
24.3 mi · 37 min
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Turn left onto Ash Street
1129 ft · 50 sec · Ash Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ash Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Fernandina Beach.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Starke Bypass
Continue straight
24.8 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Gainesville and Partly Sunny near Fernandina Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Fernandina Beach?
The road trip is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Baldwin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Gainesville and 49.7 miles from Fernandina Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 1:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.56 one way or $29.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gainesville and Partly Sunny near Fernandina Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Baldwin
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 Baldwin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Fernandina Beach. Straight-line distance: 87.18 mi (140.31 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fernandina Beach
City in Nassau County, Florida, United States
| Population | 13,290 |
| Coordinates | 30.6696800, -81.4625900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fernandina Beach (-81.46259, 30.66968)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $14.56 | $29.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.13 | $32.26 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $17.18 | $34.37 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $15.27 | $30.54 |
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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