How far is Jacksonville, FL from Gainesville, FL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Jacksonville and Gainesville is 61.76 miles (99.4 km).
Flight distance from Jacksonville, FL to Gainesville, FL is 61.76 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 08 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from Jacksonville to Gainesville with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Gainesville, Florida is: 71.95 miles (115.8 km) by car.
Driving from Jacksonville to Gainesville will take approximately 01 hours 19 minutes.
#1 Jacksonville
The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area. It is located on the Atlantic coast of Florida. Jacksonville is a major center for the military and is home to the Naval Air Station Jacksonville.
| Population | 920570 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°19'56"N 81°39'20"W |
| Latitude | 30.3321800 |
| Longitude | -81.6556500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida. It is located in Alachua County in north-central Florida. Gainesville is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the University of Florida and the Matheson Museum.
| Population | 135004 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°39'6"N 82°19'29"W |
| Latitude | 29.6516300 |
| Longitude | -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Gainesville: South Main Street (-82.32501,29.65163)
Estimated Travel Time Between Jacksonville and Gainesville
The distance between Jacksonville and Gainesville is 116 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 17 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Gainesville. The current time is 06:59:37.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 23 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 47 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 26 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 11 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 01 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 57 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 53 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 9.61 liters (2.54 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Jacksonville and Gainesville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Jacksonville to Gainesville is $8.44 (diesel $11.04).
Florida gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.74 | $4.07 | $4.35 |
| Total | $8.44 | $9.5 | $10.32 | $11.04 |
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The average gas price (in Florida ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.324 (Diesel $4.350) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Jacksonville and Gainesville (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
