How far is Gainesville, FL from Midway, FL?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Midway, FL is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.1 miles (225.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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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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 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Midway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Midway.
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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
104 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90: Midway, Quincy
2371 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 90 West: Midway, Quincy
130 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Blue Star Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Blue Star Highway
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Turn slight left
100 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Dover Road
32 m · 3 sec · Dover Road
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Continue on Dover Road
2537 ft · 48 sec · Dover Road
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Turn left onto Joyner Road
654 ft · 29 sec · Joyner Road
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Continue on Joyner Road
1135 ft · 50 sec · Joyner Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Joyner Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Midway.
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 10 West
Merge slight right
104 mi · 01h 51m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gainesville and Mostly Sunny near Midway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Midway?
The road trip is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.2 miles from Gainesville and 80.3 miles from Midway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.1 miles (225.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.48 one way or $46.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gainesville and Mostly Sunny near Midway.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Midway. Straight-line distance: 140.04 mi (225.37 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Midway
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 2,956 |
| Coordinates | 30.4954800, -84.4543500 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: Midway (-84.45435, 30.49548)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $23.48 | $46.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $26.01 | $52.03 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $27.71 | $55.42 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $24.62 | $49.24 |
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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