How far is Gainesville, FL from Port Orange, FL?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Port Orange, FL is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Putnam County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Port Orange.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Port Orange.
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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
1.1 mi · 3 min · East University Avenue
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Continue on Hawthorne Road
42.6 mi · 1 hr · Hawthorne Road
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Keep slight left to continue on 9th Street
1719 ft · 1 min · 9th Street
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Turn right onto Reid Street
3112 ft · 1 min · Reid Street
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Continue on Memorial Bridge
5 mi · 8 min · Memorial Bridge
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Turn left
23.8 mi · 31 min
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Turn left onto State Street
6 mi · 9 min · State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 1
35 m · 2 sec · US Highway 1
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 1
6.3 mi · 8 min · US Highway 1
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Turn left onto I 95 South: Miami
973 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
17.2 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 421: Port Orange
2466 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Taylor Road
1124 ft · 27 sec · Taylor Road
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Continue on Dunlawton Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Dunlawton Avenue
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Turn right onto Powers Avenue
68 m · 12 sec · Powers Avenue
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Turn right onto Locust Street
545 ft · 24 sec · Locust Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Locust Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Port Orange.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Hawthorne Road
Continue on Hawthorne Road
42.6 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gainesville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Port Orange.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Port Orange?
The road trip is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Pomona Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from Gainesville and 53.4 miles from Port Orange.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.64 one way or $31.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gainesville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Port Orange.
Stop Ideas Near Pomona Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Port Orange. Straight-line distance: 87.53 mi (140.86 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Port Orange
The most populous city in Volusia County, Florida.
| Population | 65,425 |
| Coordinates | 29.1383200, -80.9956100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Orange (-80.99561, 29.13832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $15.64 | $31.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.33 | $34.65 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $16.40 | $32.80 |
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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