How far is Gainesville, FL from Fish Hawk, FL?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Fish Hawk, FL is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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 47m.
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 Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Fish Hawk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Fish Hawk.
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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
7.3 mi · 13 min · Lithia Pinecrest Road
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Turn right onto Fishhawk Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Fishhawk Boulevard
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Turn left onto Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard
3259 ft · 2 min · Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Churchside Drive
18 m · 3 sec · Churchside Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Churchside Drive
83 m · 13 sec · Churchside Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ternglade Drive
850 ft · 37 sec · Ternglade Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ternglade Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Fish Hawk.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gainesville and Mostly Sunny near Fish Hawk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Fish Hawk?
The road trip is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Bushnell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.9 miles from Gainesville and 70.5 miles from Fish Hawk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.70 one way or $41.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gainesville and Mostly Sunny near Fish Hawk.
Stop Ideas Near Bushnell
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 Bushnell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Fish Hawk. Straight-line distance: 124.63 mi (200.58 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fish Hawk
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
| Population | 14,087 |
| Coordinates | 27.8505800, -82.2109200 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fish Hawk (-82.21092, 27.85058)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $20.70 | $41.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.93 | $45.87 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $24.43 | $48.86 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $21.71 | $43.41 |
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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