How far is New Smyrna Beach, FL from Gainesville, FL?
The driving distance from New Smyrna Beach, FL to Gainesville, FL is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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 14m.
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 Putnam County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Smyrna Beach and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Smyrna Beach and Gainesville.
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Start on the route
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Washington Street
50 m · 6 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto North Dixie Freeway
919 ft · 32 sec · North Dixie Freeway
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Turn right onto Canal Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Canal Street
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Continue on State Road 44
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Road 44
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: Jacksonville
1683 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
24.3 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Ormond Beach, Bunnell
1595 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto US Highway 1
6.5 mi · 8 min · US Highway 1
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
46 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
6 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
23.7 mi · 31 min
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Take the ramp slight right
5.7 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto 9th Street
1719 ft · 1 min · 9th Street
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Continue on Crill Avenue
42.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Crill Avenue
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Continue on East University Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · East University Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
35 m · 3 sec · 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 Smyrna Beach and Gainesville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Crill Avenue
Continue on Crill Avenue
42.6 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving New Smyrna Beach and Partly Cloudy near Gainesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Smyrna Beach to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Pomona Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from New Smyrna Beach and 59 miles from Gainesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 2:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.05 one way or $34.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around New Smyrna Beach and Partly Cloudy near Gainesville.
Stop Ideas Near Pomona Park
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 Pomona Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Smyrna Beach and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 94.65 mi (152.32 km).
#1 New Smyrna Beach
City in Volusia County, Florida, United States
| Population | 28,723 |
| Coordinates | 29.0258200, -80.9270000 |
| 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: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $17.05 | $34.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.89 | $37.78 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $20.12 | $40.25 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $17.88 | $35.76 |
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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