How far is Gainesville, FL from Palmetto Estates, FL?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Palmetto Estates, FL is about 352.9 miles (568 km), with a travel time of about 06h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 303.2 miles (488 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 04m 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 32m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Palmetto Estates.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Palmetto Estates.
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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
261 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
29.7 mi · 34 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 992: Southwest 117th Avenue, Southwest 152nd Street
748 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on State Road 821 Access Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Road 821 Access Road
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Keep slight left to continue on State Road 821 Access Road
1161 ft · 29 sec · State Road 821 Access Road
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Turn left onto Southwest 152nd Street
1969 ft · 48 sec · Southwest 152nd Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 112th Avenue
2696 ft · 1 min · Southwest 112th Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest 160th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Southwest 160th Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 104th Avenue
79 m · 7 sec · Southwest 104th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 104th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Palmetto Estates.
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
261 mi · 04h 43m
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 Sunny leaving Gainesville and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palmetto Estates.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Palmetto Estates?
The road trip is about 352.9 miles (568 km) and usually takes 06h 32m 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 176.8 miles from Gainesville and 176.2 miles from Palmetto Estates.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 303.2 miles (488 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.7 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 $51.68 one way or $103.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Gainesville and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palmetto Estates.
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 Palmetto Estates. Straight-line distance: 303.25 mi (488.04 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palmetto Estates
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 13,535 |
| Coordinates | 25.6214900, -80.3620000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palmetto Estates (-80.362, 25.62149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 568 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 24m |
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 | $51.68 | $103.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $57.27 | $114.53 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $61.00 | $122.01 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $54.20 | $108.40 |
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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