How far is Gainesville, FL from Middleburg, FL?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Middleburg, FL is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Middleburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Middleburg.
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Start on South Main Street
35 m · 7 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East University Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · East University Avenue
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Turn left onto Waldo Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Waldo Road
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Continue on Northeast Waldo Road
1599 ft · 32 sec · Northeast Waldo Road
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Continue on Waldo Road
11.7 mi · 16 min · Waldo Road
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Merge slight left onto Sid Martin Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Sid Martin Highway
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Continue straight
3 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto West Brownlee Street
9.3 mi · 13 min · West Brownlee Street
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Keep slight left
6.2 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Blanding Boulevard
2.7 mi · 4 min · Blanding Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
2254 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Wharf Street
36 m · 5 sec · Wharf Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wharf Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Middleburg.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Waldo Road
Continue on Waldo Road
11.7 mi · 00h 16m
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 Middleburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Middleburg?
The road trip is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Gainesville and 22.3 miles from Middleburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.55 one way or $13.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gainesville and Mostly Sunny near Middleburg.
Stop Ideas Near Hampton
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 Hampton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Middleburg. Straight-line distance: 40.07 mi (64.48 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Middleburg
Town in Loudoun County, Virginia
| Population | 13,008 |
| Coordinates | 30.0688500, -81.8603800 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middleburg (-81.86038, 30.06885)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.55 | $13.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.26 | $14.52 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $7.74 | $15.47 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $6.87 | $13.75 |
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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