How far is North Miami Beach, FL from Gainesville, FL?

The driving distance from North Miami Beach, FL to Gainesville, FL is about 326.5 miles (525.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 288.9 miles (464.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m 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
326.5 mi
04h 50m
Flight
288.9 mi
464.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
288.9 mi
Kilometers
464.94 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
326.5 mi
Kilometers
525.45 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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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 04h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gainesville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:34 AM EDT
Return by in North Miami Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 3:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Miami Beach
2026-04-19T05:43
Arrive Gainesville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 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
7:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Miami Beach
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
Fellsmere
FL

City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America

From North Miami Beach
162.3 mi
02h 25m
To Gainesville
164.2 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Mostly 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 Miami Beach and Gainesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Miami Beach and Gainesville.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast 171st Street

    14 m · 3 sec · Northeast 171st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northeast 19th Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Northeast 19th Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast 18th Road

    963 ft · 28 sec · Northeast 18th Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Northeast 18th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Northeast 18th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast 199th Street

    1450 ft · 49 sec · Northeast 199th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Highland Lakes Boulevard

    1388 ft · 40 sec · Highland Lakes Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Ives Dairy Road

    124 m · 17 sec · Ives Dairy Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach

    2426 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1629 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard West

    538 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    2098 ft · 45 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

    3169 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

    750 ft · 28 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando

    657 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

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

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

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

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    46.1 mi · 49 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 234: Micanopy

    1213 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Southeast County Road 234

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast County Road 234

  23. 23

    Turn left

    128 m · 15 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight

    8 mi · 10 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Southwest Williston Road

    2889 ft · 1 min · Southwest Williston Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

    54 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    2512 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Miami Beach 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
31 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
287 mi · 88%
I 95 North
19.1 mi · 6%
South Main Street
2.39 mi · 1%
Southeast County Road 234
1.32 mi
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.31 mi
Northeast 18th Avenue
0.93 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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.6 mi
288.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fellsmere
02h 25m from North Miami Beach
Leave By
7:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Miami Beach 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 Miami Beach to Gainesville?

The road trip is about 326.5 miles (525.5 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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 162.3 miles from North Miami Beach and 164.2 miles from Gainesville.

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

The direct path is about 288.9 miles (464.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 7:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.78 one way or $95.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Miami Beach and Partly Sunny near Gainesville.

Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fellsmere, 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 Fellsmere.

RAIL

Okeechobee

62 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

87 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Kissimmee

98 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

114 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Miami Beach and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 288.9 mi (464.94 km).

North Miami Beach

#1 North Miami Beach

A city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Population42,444
Coordinates25.9331500, -80.1625500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Gainesville

#2 Gainesville

The third most populous city in Florida.

Population135,004
Coordinates29.6516300, -82.3248300
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Northeast 171st Street (-80.162556, 25.933274)
End: South Main Street (-82.32501, 29.65163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 525 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.52 gal
43.61 L · about $47.78
Round trip
$95.57
23.04 gal · 87.22 L
Estimated CO2
102.4 kg one way
Round trip: 204.8 kg / 452 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $47.78 $95.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $52.95 $105.89
Premium $4.90 $56.40 $112.80
Diesel $4.35 $50.11 $100.22

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 Miami Beach and Gainesville. The current time is 05:43:57.

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.