How far is Gainesville, FL from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Ponte Vedra Beach, FL is about 92 miles (148.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02m.
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.
Town in Duval County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Ponte Vedra Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Ponte Vedra 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
1.3 km · 2 min · East University Avenue
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Turn left onto Waldo Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Waldo Road
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Continue on Northeast Waldo Road
1599 ft · 32 sec · Northeast Waldo Road
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Continue on Waldo Road
11.7 mi · 16 min · Waldo Road
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Merge slight left onto Sid Martin Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Sid Martin Highway
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Continue on Starke Bypass
6.4 mi · 7 min · Starke Bypass
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
18.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Jacksonville
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
2176 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
3166 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 202: Butler Boulevard, Jacksonville Beaches
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 202 East
111 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto J. Turner Butler Boulevard
819 ft · 16 sec · J. Turner Butler Boulevard
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Continue on Butler Boulevard
12.1 mi · 15 min · Butler Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on SR A1A North: Jacksonville's Beaches, Ponte Vedra Boulevard
3042 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto 3rd Street South
1970 ft · 53 sec · 3rd Street South
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Turn right onto Ponte Vedra Boulevard
99 m · 9 sec · Ponte Vedra Boulevard
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Continue on Ponte Vedra Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Ponte Vedra Boulevard
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Turn right onto Pablo Road
776 ft · 34 sec · Pablo Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Pablo Road
762 ft · 34 sec · Pablo Road
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Continue on Pablo Road
1379 ft · 1 min · Pablo Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pablo Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Ponte Vedra Beach.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Starke Bypass
Continue straight
18.1 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Gainesville and Sunny near Ponte Vedra Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Ponte Vedra Beach?
The road trip is about 92 miles (148.1 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Baldwin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Gainesville and 46 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.36 one way or $24.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Gainesville and Sunny near Ponte Vedra Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Baldwin
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 Baldwin.
Jacksonville
Waldo, Florida
Palatka
Gainesville, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Ponte Vedra Beach. Straight-line distance: 69.37 mi (111.64 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ponte Vedra Beach
Ponte Vedra Beach is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.2396900, -81.3856400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ponte Vedra Beach (-81.38564, 30.23969)
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 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 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 | $3.80 | $12.36 | $24.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.29 | $13.94 | $27.87 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.06 | $30.11 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $19.18 | $38.36 |
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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