How far is Gainesville, FL from Ormond Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Ormond Beach, FL is about 92 miles (148 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Putnam County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Ormond Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Ormond Beach.
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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
1.1 mi · 3 min · East University Avenue
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Continue on Hawthorne Road
42.6 mi · 1 hr · Hawthorne Road
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Keep slight left to continue on 9th Street
1719 ft · 1 min · 9th Street
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Turn right onto Reid Street
3112 ft · 1 min · Reid Street
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Continue on Memorial Bridge
5 mi · 8 min · Memorial Bridge
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Turn left
23.8 mi · 31 min
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Turn left onto State Street
6 mi · 9 min · State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 1
35 m · 2 sec · US Highway 1
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 1
11.5 mi · 15 min · US Highway 1
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Continue on North Yonge Street
2871 ft · 1 min · North Yonge Street
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Turn left onto West Granada Boulevard
1245 ft · 49 sec · West Granada Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Ridgewood Avenue
80 m · 11 sec · North Ridgewood Avenue
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Turn right onto New Britain Avenue
968 ft · 44 sec · New Britain Avenue
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Turn right
59 m · 14 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 Ormond Beach.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Hawthorne Road
Continue on Hawthorne Road
42.6 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving Gainesville and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Ormond Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Ormond Beach?
The road trip is about 92 miles (148 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
East Palatka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Gainesville and 46 miles from Ormond Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.44 one way or $26.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around Gainesville and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Ormond Beach.
Stop Ideas Near East Palatka
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 East Palatka.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Ormond Beach. Straight-line distance: 80.41 mi (129.4 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ormond Beach
A city in Volusia County, Florida.
| Population | 44,043 |
| Coordinates | 29.2858100, -81.0558900 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ormond Beach (-81.05589, 29.28581)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $13.44 | $26.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.89 | $29.78 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $15.86 | $31.73 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $14.09 | $28.19 |
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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