How far is Gainesville, FL from Pace, FL?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Pace, FL is about 331.6 miles (533.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 296.3 miles (476.9 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 EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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.
County seat of Gadsden County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Pace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Pace.
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Start on South Main Street
35 m · 11 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West University Avenue
3.3 mi · 9 min · West University Avenue
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Continue on Newberry Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Newberry Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lake City
2013 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
46.7 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
264.6 mi · 4 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 87: Milton, Navarre Beach
2069 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Caroline Street
12.2 mi · 21 min · Caroline Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Caroline Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Pace.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight right
265 mi · 04h 44m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Gainesville and Partly Sunny near Pace.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Pace?
The road trip is about 331.6 miles (533.6 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?
Quincy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.6 miles from Gainesville and 166 miles from Pace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 296.3 miles (476.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 7:30 AM EST. 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 $44.88 one way or $89.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gainesville and Pace, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Gainesville and Partly Sunny near Pace.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Pace. Straight-line distance: 296.31 mi (476.87 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pace
Pace is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.5993600, -87.1610800 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pace (-87.16108, 30.59936)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 534 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.84 | $44.88 | $89.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.31 | $50.43 | $100.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $54.38 | $108.76 |
| Diesel | $5.96 | $69.73 | $139.46 |
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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