How far is Gainesville, FL from Fleming Island, FL?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Fleming Island, FL is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Fleming Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Fleming Island.
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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 straight
3 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto West Brownlee Street
9.3 mi · 13 min · West Brownlee Street
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Keep slight left
6.2 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Blanding Boulevard
4.3 mi · 7 min · Blanding Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Doctors Inlet Road
8.1 mi · 14 min · Doctors Inlet Road
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Continue on County Road 220
1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 220
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Turn right onto East West Parkway
2972 ft · 1 min · East West Parkway
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Turn right onto Town Center Boulevard
2568 ft · 1 min · Town Center Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
7 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
17 m · 2 sec
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Continue on Radar Road
1676 ft · 1 min · Radar Road
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Turn right
550 ft · 40 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Fleming Island.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Waldo Road
Continue on Waldo Road
11.7 mi · 00h 16m
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 Mostly Sunny near Fleming Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Fleming Island?
The road trip is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Starke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Gainesville and 28.1 miles from Fleming Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.59 one way or $15.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gainesville and Mostly Sunny near Fleming Island.
Stop Ideas Near Starke
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 Starke.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Fleming Island. Straight-line distance: 47.42 mi (76.32 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fleming Island
Fleming Island is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.0933000, -81.7189800 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fleming Island (-81.71898, 30.0933)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 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 | $7.59 | $15.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $8.55 | $17.11 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $9.23 | $18.47 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $11.76 | $23.53 |
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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