How far is New Port Richey, FL from Gainesville, FL?
The driving distance from New Port Richey, FL to Gainesville, FL is about 130.5 miles (210 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Port Richey and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Port Richey and Gainesville.
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Start on Tennessee Avenue
34 m · 7 sec · Tennessee Avenue
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Turn right onto Grand Boulevard
2226 ft · 52 sec · Grand Boulevard
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Turn left onto Main Street
2596 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto US Highway 19
14.3 mi · 23 min · US Highway 19
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Continue on Commercial Way
19.5 mi · 26 min · Commercial Way
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Continue on Suncoast Boulevard
35 mi · 48 min · Suncoast Boulevard
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Turn slight right
20.3 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto Southwest 7th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest 7th Street
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Take the ramp slight right
547 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Noble Avenue
2518 ft · 1 min · West Noble Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
2022 ft · 49 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right
18.8 mi · 26 min
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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 New Port Richey and Gainesville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Suncoast Boulevard
Continue on Suncoast Boulevard
35 mi · 00h 48m
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 New Port Richey 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 New Port Richey to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 130.5 miles (210 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Inglis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from New Port Richey and 73.9 miles from Gainesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 1:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.08 one way or $38.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Port Richey and Mostly Sunny near Gainesville.
Stop Ideas Near Inglis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Port Richey and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 100.13 mi (161.14 km).
#1 New Port Richey
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 17,033 |
| Coordinates | 28.2441800, -82.7192700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $19.08 | $38.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.14 | $42.28 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $22.52 | $45.04 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $20.01 | $40.02 |
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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