How far is Jensen Beach, FL from Gainesville, FL?
The driving distance from Jensen Beach, FL to Gainesville, FL is about 236.4 miles (380.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208.8 miles (336.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jensen Beach and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jensen Beach and Gainesville.
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Start on Northeast Indian River Drive
1472 ft · 29 sec · Northeast Indian River Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northeast Pineapple Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · Northeast Pineapple Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Pineapple Avenue
2505 ft · 50 sec · Northeast Pineapple Avenue
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Continue on Northeast Pineapple Avenue
23 m · 2 sec · Northeast Pineapple Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast Jensen Beach Boulevard
31 m · 2 sec · Northeast Jensen Beach Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Jensen Beach Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Northeast Jensen Beach Boulevard
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Continue on Northwest Jensen Beach Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest Jensen Beach Boulevard
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Turn right onto Federal Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Federal Highway
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Continue on US Highway 1
2998 ft · 1 min · US Highway 1
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Turn left onto Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
3.3 mi · 6 min · Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
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Continue on Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
560 ft · 22 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike Toll
2787 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
164.8 mi · 2 hr 57 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
46.1 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 234: Micanopy
1213 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast County Road 234
1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast County Road 234
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Turn left
128 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight
8 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Southwest Williston Road
2889 ft · 1 min · Southwest Williston Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
28 m · 2 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
1317 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
54 m · 4 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
2512 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jensen Beach and Gainesville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
165 mi · 02h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jensen Beach and Partly Sunny near Gainesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jensen Beach to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 236.4 miles (380.5 km) and usually takes 03h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hunters Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.4 miles from Jensen Beach and 119.1 miles from Gainesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208.8 miles (336.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.59 one way or $69.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jensen Beach and Partly Sunny near Gainesville.
Stop Ideas Near Hunters Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
City of Orlando
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hunters Creek.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Winter Haven
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jensen Beach and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 208.87 mi (336.14 km).
#1 Jensen Beach
Census-designated place in Martin County, Florida
| Population | 11,707 |
| Coordinates | 27.2544900, -80.2297700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-82.32501, 29.65163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 380 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
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 | $34.59 | $69.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $38.33 | $76.66 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $40.83 | $81.67 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $36.28 | $72.56 |
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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