How far is Gainesville, FL from Lake Alfred, FL?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Lake Alfred, FL is about 126 miles (202.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.7 miles (183 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Sumter County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Lake Alfred.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Lake Alfred.
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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
19.2 mi · 21 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27, FL 19: Tavares, Clermont
1902 ft · 1 min
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Continue on US 27, FL 19: Tavares, Clermont
827 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto O'Brien Road
2724 ft · 1 min · O'Brien Road
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Turn right
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto West Orange Street
1782 ft · 48 sec · West Orange Street
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Continue straight
21.2 mi · 27 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Commonwealth Avenue North
41 m · 2 sec · Commonwealth Avenue North
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Exit the roundabout onto Commonwealth Avenue North
5.3 mi · 7 min · Commonwealth Avenue North
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Turn left onto Broadway Boulevard Southeast
1.8 mi · 3 min · Broadway Boulevard Southeast
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Continue straight
8.3 mi · 14 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Rochelle Avenue
146 m · 26 sec · North Rochelle Avenue
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Turn left onto East Haines Boulevard
1186 ft · 52 sec · East Haines Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Haines Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Lake Alfred.
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
46.2 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gainesville and Mostly Sunny near Lake Alfred.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Lake Alfred?
The road trip is about 126 miles (202.8 km) and usually takes 02h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wildwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Gainesville and 62.9 miles from Lake Alfred.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.7 miles (183 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.46 one way or $36.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gainesville and Mostly Sunny near Lake Alfred.
Stop Ideas Near Wildwood
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 Wildwood.
Wildwood, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Ocala, Florida
Dade City, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Lake Alfred. Straight-line distance: 113.74 mi (183.05 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Alfred
City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 6,331 |
| Coordinates | 28.0919600, -81.7234100 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Alfred (-81.72341, 28.09196)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.45 | $40.90 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $21.79 | $43.57 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $19.36 | $38.71 |
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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