How far is Lake Alfred, FL from Gainesville, FL?
The driving distance from Lake Alfred, FL to Gainesville, FL is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.7 miles (183 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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 18m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Alfred and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Alfred and Gainesville.
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Start on East Haines Boulevard
2018 ft · 2 min · East Haines Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lake Shore Way
145 m · 19 sec · Lake Shore Way
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Turn left onto Pomelo Street
653 ft · 13 sec · Pomelo Street
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Continue on North Buena Vista Drive
3.5 mi · 5 min · North Buena Vista Drive
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Turn left
52 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
4.6 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Broadway Boulevard Southeast
1.8 mi · 3 min · Broadway Boulevard Southeast
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Turn right onto Commonwealth Avenue North
5.3 mi · 7 min · Commonwealth Avenue North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Commonwealth Avenue North
40 m · 2 sec · Commonwealth Avenue North
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Exit the roundabout onto Commonwealth Avenue North
21.2 mi · 27 min · Commonwealth Avenue North
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1765 ft · 54 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Howey Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Howey Road
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Turn left onto Independence Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 min · Independence Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
883 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
1991 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
18.9 mi · 20 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 Lake Alfred and Gainesville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left
46.1 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lake Alfred and Mostly Sunny near Gainesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Alfred to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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 62.8 miles from Lake Alfred and 64.3 miles from Gainesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.7 miles (183 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 1:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.62 one way or $37.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lake Alfred and Mostly Sunny near Gainesville.
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.
Wildwood, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Ocala, Florida
Dade City, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Alfred and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 113.74 mi (183.05 km).
#1 Lake Alfred
City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 6,331 |
| Coordinates | 28.0919600, -81.7234100 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| 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: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $18.62 | $37.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.64 | $41.27 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $21.98 | $43.97 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $19.53 | $39.06 |
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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