How far is Gainesville, FL from Port Saint John, FL?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Port Saint John, FL is about 157 miles (252.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Lake County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Port Saint John.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Port Saint John.
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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
52.6 mi · 56 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Consulate Drive
1567 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 528 Toll West: Consulate Drive
46 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Consulate Drive
3034 ft · 59 sec · Consulate Drive
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Turn left onto South Orange Blossom Trail
2868 ft · 1 min · South Orange Blossom Trail
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Turn right onto West Landstreet Road
1244 ft · 21 sec · West Landstreet Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 528 Toll East
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway
36.6 mi · 41 min · Beachline Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
2060 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach
2996 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint John
2327 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Saint John Parkway East
1251 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Port Saint John Parkway
3138 ft · 1 min · Port Saint John Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Grissom Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Grissom Parkway
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Turn right onto Fay Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · Fay Boulevard
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Turn left onto Miraflores Avenue
1648 ft · 1 min · Miraflores Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Delespine Road
84 m · 15 sec · Delespine Road
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Turn right onto Bermuda Avenue
84 m · 12 sec · Bermuda Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bermuda Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Port Saint John.
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
52.6 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Gainesville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint John.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Port Saint John?
The road trip is about 157 miles (252.7 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Yalaha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from Gainesville and 78.4 miles from Port Saint John.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.98 one way or $45.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gainesville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint John.
Stop Ideas Near Yalaha
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Tavares - City Hall
Minneola City Hall
Tavares Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yalaha.
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Port Saint John. Straight-line distance: 123.26 mi (198.37 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 Saint John
City in South Africa
| Population | 12,267 |
| Coordinates | 28.4769500, -80.7886700 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Saint John (-80.78867, 28.47695)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $22.98 | $45.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.46 | $50.92 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $27.12 | $54.25 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $24.10 | $48.20 |
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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