How far is Palm Springs, FL from Gainesville, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Springs, FL to Gainesville, FL is about 277.4 miles (446.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.7 miles (400.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m 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
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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 17m.
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.
A city in Osceola County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Springs and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Springs and Gainesville.
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Start on Tamoshanter Drive
44 m · 12 sec · Tamoshanter Drive
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Turn left onto Greenbrier Drive
1587 ft · 44 sec · Greenbrier Drive
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Continue on Park Lane
1.2 km · 2 min · Park Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Military Trail
4.8 mi · 9 min · South Military Trail
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Turn left onto Okeechobee Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Okeechobee Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll
108 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike
42 m · 3 sec
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike
111 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North
1530 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
207.8 mi · 3 hr 43 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 Springs 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
208 mi · 03h 43m
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 Springs 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 Springs to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 277.4 miles (446.5 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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 137.5 miles from Palm Springs and 139.9 miles from Gainesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.7 miles (400.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 8:26 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.53 one way or $75.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Palm Springs and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny 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.
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Winter Park
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm Springs and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 248.69 mi (400.22 km).
#1 Palm Springs
Palm Springs is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 26.6359000, -80.0961500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 447 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $3.83 | $37.53 | $75.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $42.29 | $84.59 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $45.65 | $91.30 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $58.16 | $116.32 |
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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