How far is Palm Beach Gardens, FL from Gainesville, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Beach Gardens, FL to Gainesville, FL is about 261.4 miles (420.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 236.4 miles (380.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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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Flight Distance
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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 03h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Osceola County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Beach Gardens and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Beach Gardens and Gainesville.
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Start on Diamond Head Way
155 m · 23 sec · Diamond Head Way
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Turn left onto General Drive
2239 ft · 2 min · General Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Avenue of the Masters
1.1 mi · 2 min · Avenue of the Masters
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Turn right onto Avenue of the Champions
822 ft · 36 sec · Avenue of the Champions
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avenue of the Champions
122 m · 18 sec · Avenue of the Champions
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Exit the roundabout onto Avenue of the Champions
628 ft · 32 sec · Avenue of the Champions
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Turn right onto PGA Boulevard
1285 ft · 29 sec · PGA Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Orlando, Miami
914 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike
534 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando
2577 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
198.8 mi · 3 hr 33 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 Palm Beach Gardens and Gainesville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
199 mi · 03h 33m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Palm Beach Gardens and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gainesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palm Beach Gardens to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 261.4 miles (420.7 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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 130.6 miles from Palm Beach Gardens and 130.9 miles from Gainesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 236.4 miles (380.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 9:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.24 one way or $76.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Palm Beach Gardens and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gainesville.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Cloud
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 Saint Cloud.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Winter Haven
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm Beach Gardens and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 236.41 mi (380.46 km).
#1 Palm Beach Gardens
A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.
| Population | 58,210 |
| Coordinates | 26.8233900, -80.1386500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 421 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
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 | $38.24 | $76.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $42.38 | $84.75 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $45.14 | $90.28 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $40.11 | $80.21 |
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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