How far is Gainesville, FL from Scott Lake, FL?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Scott Lake, FL is about 323.9 miles (521.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 286.5 miles (461 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 58m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Scott Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Scott Lake.
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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
262 mi · 4 hr 44 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadium
2905 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
772 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest 199th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Northwest 199th Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 12th Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · Northwest 12th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 183rd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Northwest 183rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 183rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Scott Lake.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
262 mi · 04h 44m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Gainesville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scott Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Scott Lake?
The road trip is about 323.9 miles (521.3 km) and usually takes 05h 59m 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?
Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.2 miles from Gainesville and 161.7 miles from Scott Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 286.5 miles (461 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 5:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.41 one way or $94.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gainesville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scott Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere
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 Fellsmere.
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Sebring
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Scott Lake. Straight-line distance: 286.47 mi (461.03 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scott Lake
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 14,425 |
| Coordinates | 25.9414800, -80.2319900 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scott Lake (-80.23199, 25.94148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 521 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 02m |
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 | $47.41 | $94.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $52.53 | $105.06 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $55.96 | $111.92 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $49.72 | $99.44 |
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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