How far is Gainesville, FL from Wekiwa Springs, FL?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Wekiwa Springs, FL is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
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.
Human settlement in Sumter County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Wekiwa Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Wekiwa Springs.
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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
40 mi · 43 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 429: Apopka, Tampa
1447 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 429 Toll North: Apopka
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Western Beltway
6.7 mi · 7 min · Western Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 414 Toll East: Maitland
3147 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 451 Toll North: Apopka
1.1 km · 48 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Vick Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Vick Road
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Turn right onto Martin Street
1 mi · 3 min · Martin Street
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Turn left onto N Park Avenue
1 km · 1 min · N Park Avenue
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Continue on Rock Springs Road
1944 ft · 43 sec · Rock Springs Road
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Turn right onto Welch Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Welch Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wekiwa Springs Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Wekiwa Springs Road
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Continue on Wekiva Springs Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wekiva Springs Road
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Turn right onto Sweetwater Boulevard South
3219 ft · 2 min · Sweetwater Boulevard South
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Turn right onto Green Lake Circle
1522 ft · 1 min · Green Lake Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Green Lake Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Wekiwa Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
46.2 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Sunny leaving Gainesville and Sunny near Wekiwa Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Wekiwa Springs?
The road trip is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Wildwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Gainesville and 59.3 miles from Wekiwa Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 1:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.38 one way or $34.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gainesville and Sunny near Wekiwa Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Wildwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
Inverness Government Center
City of Belleview
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wildwood.
Wildwood, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Ocala, Florida
Dade City, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Wekiwa Springs. Straight-line distance: 85.31 mi (137.3 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wekiwa Springs
Census-designated place in Seminole County, Florida
| Population | 21,998 |
| Coordinates | 28.6986100, -81.4256300 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wekiwa Springs (-81.42563, 28.69861)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 191 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $17.38 | $34.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.26 | $38.51 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $20.51 | $41.03 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $18.23 | $36.45 |
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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