How far is Palm City, FL from Gainesville, FL?
The driving distance from Palm City, FL to Gainesville, FL is about 236.7 miles (381 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.4 miles (341.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm City and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm City and Gainesville.
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Start on Southwest 30th Street
1046 ft · 48 sec · Southwest 30th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest Mapp Road
1581 ft · 1 min · Southwest Mapp Road
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Turn left onto Southwest Martin Downs Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Southwest Martin Downs Boulevard
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll
791 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
1168 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
173.9 mi · 3 hr 6 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 City 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
174 mi · 03h 06m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Palm City and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Gainesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palm City to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 236.7 miles (381 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?
Hunters Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.2 miles from Palm City and 118.6 miles from Gainesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.4 miles (341.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.03 one way or $64.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Palm City and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Gainesville.
Stop Ideas Near Hunters Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
City of Orlando
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hunters Creek.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Winter Haven
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm City and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 212.37 mi (341.77 km).
#1 Palm City
Palm City is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 27.1678300, -80.2661600 |
| 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: 381 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.84 | $32.03 | $64.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.31 | $35.99 | $71.98 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.81 | $77.62 |
| Diesel | $5.96 | $49.77 | $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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