How far is Gainesville, FL from Goulds, FL?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Goulds, FL is about 356.8 miles (574.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 306.5 miles (493.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 12m 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 36m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Indian River 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 Goulds.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Goulds.
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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
46.2 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
261 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
34.6 mi · 40 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Caribbean Boulevard, Southwest 211th Street
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Southland Mall
42 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Caribbean Boulevard
1239 ft · 39 sec · Caribbean Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Dixie Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Dixie Highway
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Take the exit slight left
104 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Southwest 118th Court
592 ft · 33 sec · Southwest 118th Court
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Turn left onto Southwest 220th Street
128 m · 11 sec · Southwest 220th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 220th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Goulds.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
261 mi · 04h 43m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Gainesville and Mostly Sunny near Goulds.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Goulds?
The road trip is about 356.8 miles (574.2 km) and usually takes 06h 36m 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?
Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.7 miles from Gainesville and 178.1 miles from Goulds.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 306.5 miles (493.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.3 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 $52.22 one way or $104.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gainesville and Mostly Sunny near Goulds.
Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere
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 Fellsmere.
Okeechobee
Sebring
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Goulds. Straight-line distance: 306.52 mi (493.3 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Goulds
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 10,103 |
| Coordinates | 25.5626100, -80.3822800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Goulds (-80.38228, 25.56261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 574 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 27m |
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 | $52.22 | $104.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $57.86 | $115.73 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $61.64 | $123.28 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $54.77 | $109.53 |
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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