How far is Pahokee, FL from Gainesville, FL?

The driving distance from Pahokee, FL to Gainesville, FL is about 245.7 miles (395.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.2 miles (354.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
245.69 mi
04h 01m
Flight
220.17 mi
354.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.17 mi
Kilometers
354.33 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.69 mi
Kilometers
395.4 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gainesville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:11 AM EDT
Return by in Pahokee
Sun, Apr 19, 6:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pahokee
2026-04-18T22:09
Arrive Gainesville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 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
8:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pahokee
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
Kissimmee
FL

A city in Osceola County, Florida.

From Pahokee
122.7 mi
02h 00m
To Gainesville
123 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph E
Destination
94°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pahokee and Gainesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pahokee and Gainesville.

  1. 1

    Start on South Lake Place

    19 m · 8 sec · South Lake Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    29 m · 12 sec · East 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lake Avenue

    1427 ft · 45 sec · Lake Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Everglades Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Everglades Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Conners Highway

    24.9 mi · 35 min · Conners Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Southeast 86th Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southeast 86th Boulevard

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Parrott Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Parrott Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    31.2 mi · 40 min

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right

    2023 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit left

    784 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    90 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando

    2345 ft · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    115 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Florida's Turnpike

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    46.1 mi · 49 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 234: Micanopy

    1213 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Southeast County Road 234

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast County Road 234

  21. 21

    Turn left

    128 m · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    8 mi · 10 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Southwest Williston Road

    2889 ft · 1 min · Southwest Williston Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

    54 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    2512 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pahokee and Gainesville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
161 mi · 66%
Parrott Avenue
33.1 mi · 13%
Conners Highway
24.9 mi · 10%
Southeast 86th Boulevard
2.65 mi · 1%
South Main Street
2.39 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

115 mi · 02h 03m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
220.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kissimmee
02h 00m from Pahokee
Leave By
8:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pahokee 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 Pahokee to Gainesville?

The road trip is about 245.7 miles (395.4 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

Kissimmee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.7 miles from Pahokee and 123 miles from Gainesville.

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

The direct path is about 220.2 miles (354.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 8:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.96 one way or $71.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pahokee and Mostly Sunny near Gainesville.

Stop Ideas Near Kissimmee

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

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

RAIL

Kissimmee

2 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

25 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

33 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Winter Haven

46 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pahokee and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 220.17 mi (354.33 km).

Pahokee

#1 Pahokee

City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Population6,294
Coordinates26.8200600, -80.6653400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Gainesville

#2 Gainesville

The third most populous city in Florida.

Population135,004
Coordinates29.6516300, -82.3248300
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: South Lake Place (-80.665327, 26.82006)
End: South Main Street (-82.32501, 29.65163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 395 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.67 gal
32.82 L · about $35.96
Round trip
$71.93
17.34 gal · 65.64 L
Estimated CO2
77.1 kg one way
Round trip: 154.1 kg / 340 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $35.96 $71.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.85 $79.69
Premium $4.90 $42.45 $84.90
Diesel $4.35 $37.71 $75.43

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 Pahokee and Gainesville. The current time is 22:09:35.

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.