How far is Kings Point, FL from Gainesville, FL?

The driving distance from Kings Point, FL to Gainesville, FL is about 288.8 miles (464.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 258.5 miles (416 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
288.76 mi
04h 26m
Flight
258.5 mi
416.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.5 mi
Kilometers
416.01 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.76 mi
Kilometers
464.71 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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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 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gainesville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM EDT
Return by in Kings Point
Thu, Apr 23, 6:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kings Point
2026-04-22T22:04
Arrive Gainesville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kings Point
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Saint Cloud
FL

A city in Osceola County, Florida.

From Kings Point
144.2 mi
02h 13m
To Gainesville
144.5 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph E
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kings Point and Gainesville.

  1. 1

    Start on Normandy Lane

    2316 ft · 2 min · Normandy Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jog Road

    2902 ft · 1 min · Jog Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Atlantic Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando

    2400 ft · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    226 mi · 4 hr 3 min · Florida's Turnpike

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    46.1 mi · 49 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 234: Micanopy

    1213 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Southeast County Road 234

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast County Road 234

  10. 10

    Turn left

    128 m · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    8 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Southwest Williston Road

    2889 ft · 1 min · Southwest Williston Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

    54 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    2512 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
272 mi · 94%
South Main Street
2.39 mi · 1%
West Atlantic Avenue
1.6 mi · 1%
Southeast County Road 234
1.32 mi
Jog Road
0.55 mi
Southwest Williston Road
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

226 mi · 04h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
258.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Cloud
02h 13m from Kings Point
Leave By
8:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Kings Point 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 Kings Point to Gainesville?

The road trip is about 288.8 miles (464.7 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?

Saint Cloud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.2 miles from Kings Point and 144.5 miles from Gainesville.

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

The direct path is about 258.5 miles (416 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 8:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.27 one way or $84.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kings Point and Partly Sunny near Gainesville.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Cloud

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Cloud, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Cloud.

RAIL

Kissimmee

13 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

32 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

39 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Winter Haven

52 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kings Point and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 258.5 mi (416.01 km).

Kings Point

#1 Kings Point

Human settlement in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America

Population12,201
Coordinates26.4453500, -80.1397700
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Gainesville

#2 Gainesville

The third most populous city in Florida.

Population135,004
Coordinates29.6516300, -82.3248300
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Normandy Lane (-80.139765, 26.445371)
End: South Main Street (-82.32501, 29.65163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 465 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.19 gal
38.57 L · about $42.27
Round trip
$84.54
20.38 gal · 77.14 L
Estimated CO2
90.6 kg one way
Round trip: 181.1 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $42.27 $84.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.83 $93.67
Premium $4.90 $49.89 $99.78
Diesel $4.35 $44.33 $88.65

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kings Point and Gainesville. The current time is 22:04:42.

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