How far is Gainesville, FL from Winter Springs, FL?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Winter Springs, FL is about 126 miles (202.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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.
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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 29m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Winter Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Winter 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
42.3 mi · 45 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville
1.8 mi · 2 min · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
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Continue on East-West Expressway
7.7 mi · 9 min · East-West Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Tampa, Daytona Beach
1375 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 4 East: Daytona Beach
2100 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 414: Apopka
697 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 414 East: Maitland Boulevard, Sandspur Road, Maitland, Maitland Art Center
790 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 414 East: Maitland
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 17 South, US 92 West
1183 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Greenwood Road
132 m · 9 sec · Greenwood Road
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Turn left onto Orlando Avenue
4.7 mi · 8 min · Orlando Avenue
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
46 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Winter 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Gainesville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Winter Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Winter Springs?
The road trip is about 126 miles (202.8 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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 63.1 miles from Gainesville and 62.9 miles from Winter Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90 miles (144.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 1:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.46 one way or $36.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Gainesville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Winter Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Wildwood
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 Wildwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Winter Springs. Straight-line distance: 89.97 mi (144.8 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Winter Springs
City in Seminole County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 37,423 |
| Coordinates | 28.6988900, -81.3081200 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winter Springs (-81.30812, 28.69889)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.45 | $40.90 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $21.79 | $43.57 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $19.36 | $38.71 |
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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