How far is Gainesville, FL from Saint Augustine Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Saint Augustine Beach, FL is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65 miles (104.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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 01h 51m.
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.
County seat of 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 Saint Augustine Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Saint Augustine 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
1.1 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
2.1 mi · 4 min · Memorial Bridge
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Turn left
23.1 mi · 32 min
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Turn slight right
40 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Continue on A1A Beach Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · A1A Beach Boulevard
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Turn left onto 9th Street
147 m · 21 sec · 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Saint Augustine Beach.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gainesville and Mostly Sunny near Saint Augustine Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Saint Augustine Beach?
The road trip is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Palatka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Gainesville and 37.5 miles from Saint Augustine Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65 miles (104.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.99 one way or $21.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gainesville and Mostly Sunny near Saint Augustine Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Palatka
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 Palatka.
Palatka
Waldo, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Ocala, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Saint Augustine Beach. Straight-line distance: 65.02 mi (104.64 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Augustine Beach
City in St.
| Population | 7,138 |
| Coordinates | 29.8505300, -81.2653500 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Augustine Beach (-81.26535, 29.85053)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.99 | $21.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.18 | $24.36 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $12.97 | $25.95 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $11.53 | $23.05 |
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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