How far is Gainesville, FL from Gonzalez, FL?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Gonzalez, FL is about 344.9 miles (555.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 303.7 miles (488.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 22m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Gadsden County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Gonzalez.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Gonzalez.
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Start on South Main Street
35 m · 11 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West University Avenue
3.3 mi · 9 min · West University Avenue
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Continue on Newberry Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Newberry Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lake City
2013 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
46.7 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
285.8 mi · 5 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Pensacola, Cantonment,
800 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North: Cantonment, Pensacola Boulevard
1700 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Pensacola Boulevard
3.9 mi · 7 min · Pensacola Boulevard
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Continue on South Highway 29
1 mi · 2 min · South Highway 29
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Turn sharp right onto Tate School Road
38 m · 10 sec · Tate School Road
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Turn left onto North Palafox Road
1415 ft · 28 sec · North Palafox Road
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Turn right onto Old Chemstrand Road
1170 ft · 31 sec · Old Chemstrand Road
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
25 m · 4 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Gonzalez.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight right
286 mi · 05h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gainesville and Sunny near Gonzalez.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Gonzalez?
The road trip is about 344.9 miles (555.1 km) and usually takes 06h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.3 miles from Gainesville and 172.6 miles from Gonzalez.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 303.7 miles (488.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.48 one way or $100.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gainesville and Gonzalez, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gainesville and Sunny near Gonzalez.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Gonzalez. Straight-line distance: 303.68 mi (488.72 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gonzalez
Census designated place
| Population | 13,273 |
| Coordinates | 30.5815800, -87.2913600 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gonzalez (-87.29136, 30.58158)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 555 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 18m |
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 | $50.48 | $100.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $55.93 | $111.87 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $59.58 | $119.17 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $52.94 | $105.88 |
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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