How far is Gainesville, FL from Surfside, FL?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Surfside, FL is about 332.4 miles (535 km), with a travel time of about 06h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 293.3 miles (472 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 06h 16m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Surfside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Surfside.
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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
264.2 mi · 4 hr 47 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South
752 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 922: Northwest 125th Street
1206 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest 125th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Northwest 125th Street
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Continue on Northeast 125th Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast 125th Street
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Continue on North Miami Boulevard
710 ft · 19 sec · North Miami Boulevard
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Continue on Northeast 123rd Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Northeast 123rd Street
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Continue on Broad Causeway
1.3 km · 2 min · Broad Causeway
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Continue on 96th Street
1.6 km · 3 min · 96th Street
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Turn right onto Harding Avenue
2645 ft · 1 min · Harding Avenue
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Turn right onto 92nd Street
825 ft · 42 sec · 92nd Street
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Turn left onto Carlyle Avenue
140 m · 20 sec · Carlyle Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carlyle Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Surfside.
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
264 mi · 04h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gainesville and Mostly Cloudy near Surfside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Surfside?
The road trip is about 332.4 miles (535 km) and usually takes 06h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.5 miles from Gainesville and 165.9 miles from Surfside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 293.3 miles (472 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.66 one way or $97.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gainesville and Mostly Cloudy near Surfside.
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.
Okeechobee
Sebring
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Surfside. Straight-line distance: 293.31 mi (472.04 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Surfside
Town in Florida, USA
| Population | 5,572 |
| Coordinates | 25.8784300, -80.1256000 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Surfside (-80.1256, 25.87843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 535 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 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 | $4.15 | $48.66 | $97.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $53.91 | $107.82 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $57.43 | $114.86 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $51.03 | $102.05 |
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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