How far is Gainesville, FL from Poinciana, FL?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Poinciana, FL is about 136 miles (218.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.8 miles (188 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
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.
City in Florida, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Poinciana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Poinciana.
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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
59.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Osceola Parkway
1437 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Osceola Parkway
110 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Kissimmee, Disney World
76 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto East Osceola Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Osceola Parkway
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Turn left onto North Orange Blossom Trail
1.2 km · 1 min · North Orange Blossom Trail
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Turn right onto Carroll Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Carroll Street
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Turn left onto John Young Parkway
4.9 mi · 8 min · John Young Parkway
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Continue on South Orange Blossom Trail
785 ft · 17 sec · South Orange Blossom Trail
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Turn left onto Pleasant Hill Road
8 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Hill Road
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Continue on Cypress Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Cypress Parkway
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Turn left onto Cypress Drive
562 ft · 32 sec · Cypress Drive
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Turn right onto Country Club Road
1516 ft · 47 sec · Country Club Road
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Turn left onto Divot Lane
27 m · 4 sec · Divot Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Divot Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Poinciana.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
59.5 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Gainesville and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Poinciana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Poinciana?
The road trip is about 136 miles (218.8 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Coleman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.1 miles from Gainesville and 67.9 miles from Poinciana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.8 miles (188 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 1:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.91 one way or $39.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Gainesville and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Poinciana.
Stop Ideas Near Coleman
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 Coleman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Poinciana. Straight-line distance: 116.84 mi (188.03 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Poinciana
A census-designated place (CDP) in Osceola County, Florida.
| Population | 69,439 |
| Coordinates | 28.1402900, -81.4584100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poinciana (-81.45841, 28.14029)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $19.91 | $39.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.06 | $44.12 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $23.50 | $47.00 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $20.88 | $41.76 |
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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