How far is Gainesville, FL from Gulf Breeze, FL?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Gulf Breeze, FL is about 344.4 miles (554.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 293.6 miles (472.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 27m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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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 Gulf Breeze.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Gulf Breeze.
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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
269.9 mi · 4 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 191: Milton, Bagdad
1724 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Garcon Point Road
7.2 mi · 10 min · Garcon Point Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Garcon Point Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Garcon Point Road
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Continue on Avalon Boulevard
5.5 mi · 8 min · Avalon Boulevard
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Turn right onto Gulf Breeze Parkway
6.5 mi · 11 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway
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Continue on Gulf Breeze Parkway
122 m · 18 sec · Gulf Breeze Parkway
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Turn right
85 m · 20 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 Gulf Breeze.
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
270 mi · 04h 49m
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 Mostly Sunny near Gulf Breeze.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Gulf Breeze?
The road trip is about 344.4 miles (554.2 km) and usually takes 06h 27m 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 172.1 miles from Gainesville and 172.3 miles from Gulf Breeze.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 293.6 miles (472.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.8 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 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 $50.40 one way or $100.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gainesville and Gulf Breeze, 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 Mostly Sunny near Gulf Breeze.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Gulf Breeze. Straight-line distance: 293.59 mi (472.48 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gulf Breeze
City in Florida, USA
| Population | 7,075 |
| Coordinates | 30.3571400, -87.1638600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gulf Breeze (-87.16386, 30.35714)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 554 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 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 17m |
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 | $50.40 | $100.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $55.84 | $111.68 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $59.49 | $118.97 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $52.85 | $105.71 |
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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