How far is Gainesville, FL from Fruitville, FL?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Fruitville, FL is about 178.1 miles (286.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.6 miles (258.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Fruitville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Fruitville.
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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
64 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 780: Sarasota, St Armads
160 m · 13 sec
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Continue on FL 780: Sarasota, St Armads
768 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 780 West
99 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Fruitville Road
1030 ft · 22 sec · Fruitville Road
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Turn left onto Cattlemen Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Cattlemen Road
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Turn right onto Palmer Boulevard
1960 ft · 56 sec · Palmer Boulevard
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Turn right onto Albritton Avenue
1069 ft · 47 sec · Albritton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Albritton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Fruitville.
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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gainesville and Sunny near Fruitville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Fruitville?
The road trip is about 178.1 miles (286.7 km) and usually takes 03h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hill 'n Dale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.3 miles from Gainesville and 88.9 miles from Fruitville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.6 miles (258.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.09 one way or $52.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gainesville and Sunny near Fruitville.
Stop Ideas Near Hill 'n Dale
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 Hill 'n Dale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Fruitville. Straight-line distance: 160.62 mi (258.5 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fruitville
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
| Population | 13,224 |
| Coordinates | 27.3297700, -82.4576000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fruitville (-82.4576, 27.32977)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $26.09 | $52.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.91 | $57.82 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $30.80 | $61.59 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $27.36 | $54.72 |
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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