How far is Gainesville, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Gainesville and Fort Lauderdale is 277.85 miles (447.16 km).
Flight distance from Gainesville, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is 277.85 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 37 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 34 minutes to travel from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Gainesville, Florida to Fort Lauderdale, Florida is: 313.75 miles (504.94 km) by car.
Driving from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale will take approximately 04 hours 42 minutes.
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida. It is located in Alachua County in north-central Florida. Gainesville is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the University of Florida and the Matheson Museum.
| Population | 135004 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°39'6"N 82°19'29"W |
| Latitude | 29.6516300 |
| Longitude | -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Lauderdale
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida. It is located on the Atlantic Coast of Florida. Fort Lauderdale is known for its many beaches, its many canals, and its many attractions, such as the Fort Lauderdale Beach and the Sawgrass Mills.
| Population | 184245 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 26°7'20"N 80°8'36"W |
| Latitude | 26.1223100 |
| Longitude | -80.1433800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Fort Lauderdale: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143382,26.122355)
Estimated Travel Time Between Gainesville and Fort Lauderdale
The distance between Gainesville and Fort Lauderdale is 505 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 36 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Gainesville and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 08:31:26.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 27 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 50 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 16 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 13 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 28 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 11 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 54 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 41.91 liters (11.07 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Gainesville and Fort Lauderdale.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale is $36.8 (diesel $48.16).
Florida gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.74 | $4.07 | $4.35 |
| Total | $36.8 | $41.43 | $45.02 | $48.16 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Florida ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.324 (Diesel $4.350) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Gainesville and Fort Lauderdale (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
