How far is Gainesville, FL from Newberry, FL?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Newberry, FL is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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City in Florida, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Newberry.
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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
14 mi · 23 min · Newberry Road
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Turn left onto Southwest 250th Street
107 m · 42 sec · Southwest 250th Street
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Continue on Southwest 250th Street
70 m · 5 sec · Southwest 250th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 250th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Newberry.
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.
Newberry Road
Continue on Newberry Road
14 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
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A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gainesville and Sunny near Newberry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Newberry?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Gainesville and 8.8 miles from Newberry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gainesville and Sunny near Newberry.
Stop Ideas Near West Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Newberry. Straight-line distance: 16.92 mi (27.23 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newberry
City in Alachua County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 6,368 |
| Coordinates | 29.6463500, -82.6065000 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newberry (-82.6065, 29.64635)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $3.04 | $6.07 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $2.70 | $5.39 |
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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