How far is Gainesville, FL from North Andrews Gardens, FL?

The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to North Andrews Gardens, FL is about 305 miles (490.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 273.7 miles (440.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
305.04 mi
05h 40m
Flight
273.62 mi
440.35 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
273.62 mi
Kilometers
440.35 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
305.04 mi
Kilometers
490.92 km
Drive Time
05h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Andrews Gardens
Sun, Apr 19, 12:51 PM EDT
Return by in Gainesville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gainesville
2026-04-19T07:11
Arrive North Andrews Gardens
Sun, Apr 19, 12:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:40 AM to 1:40 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gainesville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saint Cloud
FL

A city in Osceola County, Florida.

From Gainesville
152.8 mi
02h 50m
To North Andrews Gardens
152.2 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph W
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and North Andrews Gardens.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and North Andrews Gardens.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    2510 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

    45 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    1332 ft · 33 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Main Street

    18 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Southwest Williston Road

    2572 ft · 54 sec · Southwest Williston Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    807 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    2000 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3212 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southeast County Road 234

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Southeast County Road 234

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Tampa

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    46.2 mi · 50 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    240.6 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard

    58 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Northwest 31st Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 31st Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    2928 ft · 1 min · West Atlantic Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Pompano Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · South Pompano Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on North Powerline Road

    1033 ft · 22 sec · North Powerline Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Powerline Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Powerline Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Cypress Creek Road

    2257 ft · 50 sec · West Cypress Creek Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

    642 ft · 20 sec · North Andrews Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on North Andrews Avenue

    3267 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Northeast 53rd Court

    1075 ft · 49 sec · Northeast 53rd Court

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Terrace

    614 ft · 27 sec · Northeast 2nd Terrace

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 2nd Terrace

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and North Andrews Gardens.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
120 mi · 39%
Florida's Turnpike South
120 mi · 39%
I 75 South
46.4 mi · 15%
South Main Street
10.1 mi · 3%
Southeast County Road 234
1.38 mi
South Pompano Parkway
1.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

241 mi · 04h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
273.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Cloud
02h 50m from Gainesville
Leave By
5:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Gainesville and Partly Sunny near North Andrews Gardens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to North Andrews Gardens?

The road trip is about 305 miles (490.9 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?

Saint Cloud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.8 miles from Gainesville and 152.2 miles from North Andrews Gardens.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 273.7 miles (440.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 5:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.67 one way or $89.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gainesville and Partly Sunny near North Andrews Gardens.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Cloud

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Cloud, 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 Saint Cloud.

RAIL

Kissimmee

13 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

32 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

39 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Winter Haven

52 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and North Andrews Gardens. Straight-line distance: 273.62 mi (440.35 km).

Gainesville

#1 Gainesville

The third most populous city in Florida.

Population135,004
Coordinates29.6516300, -82.3248300
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
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#2 North Andrews Gardens

Census designated place

Population10,056
Coordinates26.1914700, -80.1442100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Gainesville (-82.32483, 29.65163)
End: North Andrews Gardens (-80.14421, 26.19147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 491 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.77 gal
40.75 L · about $44.67
Round trip
$89.35
21.54 gal · 81.5 L
Estimated CO2
95.7 kg one way
Round trip: 191.4 kg / 422 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $44.67 $89.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.50 $99.00
Premium $4.90 $52.73 $105.46
Diesel $4.35 $46.85 $93.70

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Gainesville and North Andrews Gardens. The current time is 07:11:13.

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.