How far is Gainesville, FL from Warrington, FL?

The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Warrington, FL is about 347.4 miles (559.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 300.4 miles (483.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
347.43 mi
06h 27m
Flight
300.41 mi
483.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
300.41 mi
Kilometers
483.47 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
347.43 mi
Kilometers
559.13 km
Drive Time
06h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warrington
Sat, Nov 7, 1:54 AM CST
Return by in Gainesville
Sat, Nov 7, 9:22 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gainesville
2026-11-06T20:26
Arrive Warrington
Sat, Nov 7, 2:54 AM EST
Route Timing
06h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:28 AM to 12:58 PM CST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:04 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gainesville
8:00 PM EST
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Gretna
FL

Human settlement in Gadsden County, Florida, United States of America

From Gainesville
173.5 mi
03h 13m
To Warrington
173.9 mi
03h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 7 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Warrington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Warrington.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    35 m · 11 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West University Avenue

    3.3 mi · 9 min · West University Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Newberry Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newberry Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lake City

    2013 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    46.7 mi · 50 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 295: Fairfield Drive

    1615 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 295 South

    610 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East Fairfield Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Fairfield Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Pace Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Pace Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Barrancas Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Barrancas Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    1368 ft · 60 sec · 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Palmetto Avenue

    104 m · 15 sec · East Palmetto Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Palmetto Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Warrington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
284 mi · 82%
I 75 North
47.1 mi · 14%
West University Avenue
3.33 mi · 1%
North Pace Boulevard
2.83 mi · 1%
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
2.7 mi · 1%
Barrancas Avenue
2.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight right

283 mi · 05h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47 mi
300.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gretna
03h 13m from Gainesville
Leave By
11:04 PM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Gainesville and Mostly Clear near Warrington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Warrington?

The road trip is about 347.4 miles (559.1 km) and usually takes 06h 27m 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?

Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.5 miles from Gainesville and 173.9 miles from Warrington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 300.4 miles (483.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 47 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 EST. 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 $47.00 one way or $94.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gainesville and Warrington, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Gainesville and Mostly Clear near Warrington.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Warrington. Straight-line distance: 300.41 mi (483.47 km).

Gainesville

#1 Gainesville

The third most populous city in Florida.

Population135,004
Coordinates29.6516300, -82.3248300
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
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#2 Warrington

Warrington is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.3840900, -87.2749700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Gainesville (-82.32483, 29.65163)
End: Warrington (-87.27497, 30.38409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 559 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.26 gal
46.41 L · about $47.00
Round trip
$94.01
24.52 gal · 92.82 L
Estimated CO2
109 kg one way
Round trip: 217.9 kg / 480 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $47.00 $94.01
Mid-grade $4.32 $52.96 $105.93
Premium $4.66 $57.17 $114.34
Diesel $5.94 $72.84 $145.67

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Nov 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Gainesville, FL and Warrington, FL. The current time in Gainesville is 20:26:53, although it is 19:26:53 in Warrington.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.