How far is North Andrews Gardens, FL from Gainesville, FL?

The driving distance from North Andrews Gardens, FL to Gainesville, FL is about 305.6 miles (491.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 273.7 miles (440.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
305.57 mi
04h 45m
Flight
273.62 mi
440.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
273.62 mi
Kilometers
440.35 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
305.57 mi
Kilometers
491.76 km
Drive Time
04h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gainesville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:30 AM EDT
Return by in North Andrews Gardens
Sun, Apr 19, 3:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Andrews Gardens
2026-04-19T05:45
Arrive Gainesville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 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
7:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Andrews Gardens
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 North Andrews Gardens
152.6 mi
02h 22m
To Gainesville
152.9 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
91°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Andrews Gardens and Gainesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Andrews Gardens and Gainesville.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast 2nd Terrace

    614 ft · 32 sec · Northeast 2nd Terrace

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northeast 53rd Court

    1037 ft · 48 sec · Northeast 53rd Court

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Cypress Creek Road

    2415 ft · 1 min · West Cypress Creek Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Powerline Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Powerline Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South Pompano Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · South Pompano Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    2984 ft · 1 min · West Atlantic Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 31st Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando

    610 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    240.4 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    46.1 mi · 49 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 234: Micanopy

    1213 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Southeast County Road 234

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast County Road 234

  16. 16

    Turn left

    128 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    8 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Southwest Williston Road

    2889 ft · 1 min · Southwest Williston Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

    54 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    2512 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Andrews Gardens and Gainesville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
287 mi · 94%
South Main Street
2.39 mi · 1%
Southeast County Road 234
1.32 mi
South Pompano Parkway
1.04 mi
Northwest 31st Avenue
0.95 mi
South Powerline Road
0.87 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

240 mi · 04h 20m

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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.9 mi
273.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Cloud
02h 22m from North Andrews Gardens
Leave By
7:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving North Andrews Gardens 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 North Andrews Gardens to Gainesville?

The road trip is about 305.6 miles (491.8 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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 152.6 miles from North Andrews Gardens and 152.9 miles from Gainesville.

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

The direct path is about 273.7 miles (440.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 7:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.72 one way or $89.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around North Andrews Gardens 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 North Andrews Gardens and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 273.62 mi (440.35 km).

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#1 North Andrews Gardens

Census designated place

Population10,056
Coordinates26.1914700, -80.1442100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Gainesville

#2 Gainesville

The third most populous city in Florida.

Population135,004
Coordinates29.6516300, -82.3248300
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Northeast 2nd Terrace (-80.143928, 26.191476)
End: South Main Street (-82.32501, 29.65163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 492 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.78 gal
40.82 L · about $44.72
Round trip
$89.43
21.56 gal · 81.64 L
Estimated CO2
95.8 kg one way
Round trip: 191.6 kg / 422 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $44.72 $89.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.54 $99.09
Premium $4.90 $52.78 $105.56
Diesel $4.35 $46.89 $93.79

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Andrews Gardens and Gainesville. The current time is 05:45:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.