How far is Gainesville, FL from Oakleaf Plantation, FL?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Oakleaf Plantation, FL is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Oakleaf Plantation.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Oakleaf Plantation.
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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
1.3 km · 2 min · East University Avenue
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Turn left onto Waldo Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Waldo Road
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Continue on Northeast Waldo Road
1599 ft · 32 sec · Northeast Waldo Road
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Continue on Waldo Road
11.7 mi · 16 min · Waldo Road
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Merge slight left onto Sid Martin Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Sid Martin Highway
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Continue straight
3 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto West Brownlee Street
9.3 mi · 13 min · West Brownlee Street
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Keep slight left
6.2 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Blanding Boulevard
6.2 mi · 10 min · Blanding Boulevard
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Turn left onto Branan Field Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Branan Field Road
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Continue on Challenger Drive
3.1 mi · 4 min · Challenger Drive
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Keep slight left
120 m · 17 sec
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Keep slight right
80 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Oakleaf Plantation Parkway
2 mi · 4 min · Oakleaf Plantation Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Plantation Oaks Boulevard
12 m · 1 sec · Plantation Oaks Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Plantation Oaks Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Plantation Oaks Boulevard
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Turn right onto Oakleaf High School Entrance
721 ft · 53 sec · Oakleaf High School Entrance
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Turn right
31 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
141 m · 34 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 Oakleaf Plantation.
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.
Waldo Road
Continue on Waldo Road
11.7 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Gainesville and Sunny near Oakleaf Plantation.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Oakleaf Plantation?
The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Starke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.4 miles from Gainesville and 27.4 miles from Oakleaf Plantation.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.11 one way or $16.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gainesville and Sunny near Oakleaf Plantation.
Stop Ideas Near Starke
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Gainesville, Florida
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Oakleaf Plantation. Straight-line distance: 46.32 mi (74.55 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oakleaf Plantation
This Clay County, Florida, community is situated inland, southwest of Jacksonville.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.1708300, -81.8354900 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakleaf Plantation (-81.83549, 30.17083)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $4.20 | $8.11 | $16.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.68 | $9.03 | $18.07 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $9.67 | $19.34 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $11.72 | $23.43 |
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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