How far is Gainesville, FL from North Bay Village, FL?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to North Bay Village, FL is about 332.7 miles (535.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 294.5 miles (474 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 26m 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 13m.
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 Indian River County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and North Bay Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and North Bay Village.
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Start on South Main Street
2510 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
45 m · 3 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
1332 ft · 33 sec · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Main Street
18 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Williston Road
2572 ft · 54 sec · Southwest Williston Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
807 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street
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Turn straight
2000 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
7 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
3212 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast County Road 234
1.4 mi · 3 min · Southeast County Road 234
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Tampa
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
46.2 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
264.2 mi · 4 hr 47 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South
752 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 934: Northwest 79th Street, Northwest 81st Street
677 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Northwest 6th Court
998 ft · 31 sec · Northwest 6th Court
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Turn left onto Northwest 79th Street
3185 ft · 1 min · Northwest 79th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Northwest 79th Street
156 m · 14 sec · Northwest 79th Street
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Continue on Northeast 79th Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Northeast 79th Street
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Causeway
1.2 mi · 3 min · John F. Kennedy Causeway
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Turn right onto Adventure Avenue
883 ft · 39 sec · Adventure Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Adventure Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and North Bay Village.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
264 mi · 04h 47m
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 leaving Gainesville and Mostly Cloudy near North Bay Village.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to North Bay Village?
The road trip is about 332.7 miles (535.4 km) and usually takes 06h 13m 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?
Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.7 miles from Gainesville and 166 miles from North Bay Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 294.5 miles (474 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 $48.70 one way or $97.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gainesville and Mostly Cloudy near North Bay Village.
Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere
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 Fellsmere.
Okeechobee
Sebring
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and North Bay Village. Straight-line distance: 294.52 mi (473.98 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Bay Village
City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 7,958 |
| Coordinates | 25.8462100, -80.1539400 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Bay Village (-80.15394, 25.84621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 535 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 09m |
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 | $48.70 | $97.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $53.96 | $107.91 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $57.48 | $114.96 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $51.07 | $102.14 |
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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