How far is Gainesville, FL from Navarre, FL?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Navarre, FL is about 324.9 miles (522.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 276.4 miles (444.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 15m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Navarre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Navarre.
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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
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Gen Robert W. Bond Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Gen Robert W. Bond Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Lewis Turner Boulevard
3.9 mi · 6 min · Lewis Turner Boulevard
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Continue on Beal Parkway Northwest
2 mi · 4 min · Beal Parkway Northwest
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Turn right onto Mary Esther Cut Off
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mary Esther Cut Off
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Continue on Mary Esther Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Mary Esther Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Miracle Strip Parkway
8.6 mi · 12 min · East Miracle Strip Parkway
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Continue on Navarre Parkway
4 mi · 7 min · Navarre Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Navarre Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Navarre.
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.
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gainesville and Mostly Sunny near Navarre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Navarre?
The road trip is about 324.9 miles (522.9 km) and usually takes 06h 15m 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?
Midway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.3 miles from Gainesville and 162.6 miles from Navarre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 276.4 miles (444.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.5 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 $48.47 one way or $96.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gainesville and Navarre, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gainesville and Mostly Sunny near Navarre.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Navarre. Straight-line distance: 276.39 mi (444.8 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Navarre
Navarre is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.4015900, -86.8635700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Navarre (-86.86357, 30.40159)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 523 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.23 | $48.47 | $96.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $53.77 | $107.54 |
| Premium | $5.02 | $57.59 | $115.18 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $70.15 | $140.30 |
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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