How far is Gainesville, FL from New Smyrna Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to New Smyrna Beach, FL is about 115 miles (185 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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 02h 37m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Putnam 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 New Smyrna Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and New Smyrna Beach.
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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
1.1 mi · 3 min · East University Avenue
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Continue on Hawthorne Road
42.6 mi · 1 hr · Hawthorne Road
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Keep slight left to continue on 9th Street
1719 ft · 1 min · 9th Street
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Turn right onto Reid Street
3112 ft · 1 min · Reid Street
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Continue on Memorial Bridge
5 mi · 8 min · Memorial Bridge
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Turn left
23.8 mi · 31 min
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Turn left onto State Street
6 mi · 9 min · State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 1
35 m · 2 sec · US Highway 1
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 1
6.3 mi · 8 min · US Highway 1
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Turn left onto I 95 South: Miami
973 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
24.6 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 44 East: New Smyrna Beach
1397 ft · 60 sec
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Turn straight onto State Road 44
1.1 km · 1 min · State Road 44
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Keep slight right to continue on State Road 44
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Road 44
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Turn left
58 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Dixie Freeway
753 ft · 27 sec · Dixie Freeway
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Turn right
68 m · 16 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 New Smyrna Beach.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Hawthorne Road
Continue on Hawthorne Road
42.6 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Gainesville and Partly Cloudy near New Smyrna Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to New Smyrna Beach?
The road trip is about 115 miles (185 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Pomona Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Gainesville and 57.5 miles from New Smyrna Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.6 miles (152.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.84 one way or $33.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Gainesville and Partly Cloudy near New Smyrna Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Pomona Park
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 Pomona Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and New Smyrna Beach. Straight-line distance: 94.65 mi (152.32 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Smyrna Beach
City in Volusia County, Florida, United States
| Population | 28,723 |
| Coordinates | 29.0258200, -80.9270000 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Smyrna Beach (-80.927, 29.02582)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $16.84 | $33.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.66 | $37.32 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $19.88 | $39.76 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $17.66 | $35.32 |
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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