How far is Norland, FL from Gainesville, FL?
The driving distance from Norland, FL to Gainesville, FL is about 324.2 miles (521.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 286.5 miles (461.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 57m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norland and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norland and Gainesville.
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Start on Northwest 190th Street
118 m · 19 sec · Northwest 190th Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 189th Terrace
76 m · 13 sec · Northwest 189th Terrace
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Turn right onto Northwest 7th Avenue
544 ft · 15 sec · Northwest 7th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest 7th Avenue
17 m · 2 sec · Northwest 7th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest 7th Avenue
1135 ft · 32 sec · Northwest 7th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest 7th Avenue
21 m · 2 sec · Northwest 7th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest 7th Avenue
1433 ft · 47 sec · Northwest 7th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 199th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest 199th Street
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Take the ramp right
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
261.6 mi · 4 hr 45 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 Norland and Gainesville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
262 mi · 04h 45m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Norland 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 Norland to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 324.2 miles (521.8 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?
Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.9 miles from Norland and 162.3 miles from Gainesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 286.5 miles (461.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 7:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.45 one way or $94.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Norland and Partly Sunny near Gainesville.
Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere
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 Fellsmere.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norland and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 286.55 mi (461.15 km).
#1 Norland
Location in Florida
| Population | 23,604 |
| Coordinates | 25.9489800, -80.2122700 |
| 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: 522 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 02m |
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 | $47.45 | $94.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $52.58 | $105.16 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $56.01 | $112.02 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $49.76 | $99.53 |
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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