How far is Gainesville, FL from Longwood, FL?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Longwood, FL is about 307.4 miles (494.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 261 miles (420.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 41m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 50m.
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.
The capital of Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Longwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Longwood.
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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
226.4 mi · 4 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 285: Niceville, Eglin AFB
1694 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
17.6 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto East John Sims Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min · East John Sims Parkway
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Continue on John Sims Parkway
1 km · 1 min · John Sims Parkway
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Keep slight right
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Lewis Turner Boulevard
3226 ft · 1 min · Lewis Turner Boulevard
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Turn left onto Poquito Road North
1.4 km · 2 min · Poquito Road North
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Continue on Poplar Road
1948 ft · 1 min · Poplar Road
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Turn right onto Poquito Road
13 m · 2 sec · Poquito Road
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Turn slight left onto Poplar Road
602 ft · 26 sec · Poplar Road
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Turn straight onto Poplar Avenue
2166 ft · 2 min · Poplar Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Poquito Road
14 m · 7 sec · Poquito Road
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Turn left onto Sherwood Drive
562 ft · 27 sec · Sherwood Drive
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Turn right onto Blenheim Road
825 ft · 39 sec · Blenheim Road
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Turn right
35 m · 8 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 Longwood.
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
226 mi · 04h 03m
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.
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gainesville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Longwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Longwood?
The road trip is about 307.4 miles (494.7 km) and usually takes 05h 50m 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?
Tallahassee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.6 miles from Gainesville and 153.8 miles from Longwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 261 miles (420.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 5:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.01 one way or $90.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gainesville and Longwood, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gainesville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Longwood.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Longwood. Straight-line distance: 261.02 mi (420.07 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Longwood
City in Seminole County, Florida, United States
| Population | 16,876 |
| Coordinates | 30.4607500, -86.5885600 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Longwood (-86.58856, 30.46075)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 495 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
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 | $45.01 | $90.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $49.87 | $99.73 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $53.12 | $106.24 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $47.20 | $94.40 |
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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