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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.46 mi
00h 32m
Flight
16.92 mi
27.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.92 mi
Kilometers
27.23 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.46 mi
Kilometers
28.1 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newberry
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 AM EDT
Return by in Gainesville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gainesville
2026-04-23T04:11
Arrive Newberry
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gainesville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
West Park
FL

City in Florida, United States of America

From Gainesville
8.7 mi
00h 16m
To Newberry
8.8 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Newberry.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Newberry.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    35 m · 11 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West University Avenue

    3.3 mi · 9 min · West University Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Newberry Road

    14 mi · 23 min · Newberry Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southwest 250th Street

    107 m · 42 sec · Southwest 250th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Southwest 250th Street

    70 m · 5 sec · Southwest 250th Street

  6. 6

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
6 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Newberry Road
14 mi · 80%
West University Avenue
3.33 mi · 19%
Southwest 250th Street
0.11 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Newberry Road

Continue on Newberry Road

14 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
16.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Park
00h 16m from Gainesville
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Park, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Park.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

8 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

26 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

59 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

74 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Newberry. Straight-line distance: 16.92 mi (27.23 km).

Gainesville

#1 Gainesville

The third most populous city in Florida.

Population135,004
Coordinates29.6516300, -82.3248300
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Newberry

#2 Newberry

City in Alachua County, Florida, United States of America

Population6,368
Coordinates29.6463500, -82.6065000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Gainesville (-82.32483, 29.65163)
End: Newberry (-82.6065, 29.64635)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.33 L · about $2.57
Round trip
$5.14
1.24 gal · 4.66 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gainesville and Newberry. The current time is 04:11:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.