How far is Gainesville, FL from Perry, FL?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Perry, FL is about 92 miles (148 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82 miles (131.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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 08m.
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.
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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 Perry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Perry.
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Start on South Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Northeast 39th Avenue
2140 ft · 50 sec · Northeast 39th Avenue
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Continue on Northwest 39th Avenue
1569 ft · 32 sec · Northwest 39th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 6th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 6th Street
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Continue on ML King Memorial Highway
17 mi · 23 min · ML King Memorial Highway
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Continue on Santa Fe Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Santa Fe Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Northeast 1st Avenue
3020 ft · 1 min · Northeast 1st Avenue
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Continue on Northwest 1st Avenue
40.3 mi · 54 min · Northwest 1st Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
28.6 mi · 39 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
2025 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto West Green Street
90 m · 15 sec · West Green Street
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Turn right onto South Quincy Street
59 m · 9 sec · South Quincy Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Quincy Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Perry.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Northwest 1st Avenue
Continue on Northwest 1st Avenue
40.3 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gainesville and Mostly Sunny near Perry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Perry?
The road trip is about 92 miles (148 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Branford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Gainesville and 46 miles from Perry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82 miles (131.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 2:12 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 Mostly Sunny around Gainesville and Mostly Sunny near Perry.
Stop Ideas Near Branford
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 Branford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Perry. Straight-line distance: 81.95 mi (131.88 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Perry
City in Taylor County, Florida, United States
| Population | 6,874 |
| Coordinates | 30.1176600, -83.5827400 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Perry (-83.58274, 30.11766)
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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