How far is Gainesville, FL from The Hammocks, FL?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to The Hammocks, FL is about 351.5 miles (565.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 298.1 miles (479.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 02m 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 31m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and The Hammocks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and The Hammocks.
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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
261 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
26.7 mi · 30 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 94: Southwest 88th Street, Kendall Drive
1551 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 94 West: Southwest 88th Street
125 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest 88th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest 88th Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 137th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Southwest 137th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 104th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Southwest 104th Street
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Turn right onto Hammocks Boulevard
109 m · 10 sec · Hammocks Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest 103rd Street
72 m · 16 sec · Southwest 103rd Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 154th Circle Court
52 m · 8 sec · Southwest 154th Circle Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 154th Circle Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and The Hammocks.
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
261 mi · 04h 43m
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 Partly Sunny near The Hammocks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to The Hammocks?
The road trip is about 351.5 miles (565.7 km) and usually takes 06h 31m 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 176.1 miles from Gainesville and 175.5 miles from The Hammocks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 298.1 miles (479.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.4 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 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 $51.48 one way or $102.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gainesville and Partly Sunny near The Hammocks.
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 The Hammocks. Straight-line distance: 298.09 mi (479.73 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 The Hammocks
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 51,003 |
| Coordinates | 25.6714900, -80.4445000 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: The Hammocks (-80.4445, 25.67149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 566 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 23m |
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 | $51.48 | $102.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $57.04 | $114.07 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $60.76 | $121.52 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $53.98 | $107.97 |
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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