How far is Palm Valley, FL from Gainesville, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Valley, FL to Gainesville, FL is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Clay County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Valley and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Valley and Gainesville.
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Start on Palm Valley Road
2 mi · 3 min · Palm Valley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Palm Valley Road
13 m · 1 sec · Palm Valley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Palm Valley Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Palm Valley Road
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Continue on Nocatee Parkway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Nocatee Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Valley Ridge Boulevard South
1755 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Valley Ridge Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · Valley Ridge Boulevard
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Continue straight
6.5 mi · 11 min
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Continue on CR 210
2210 ft · 37 sec · CR 210
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Continue straight
913 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Old County Road
3 mi · 4 min · Old County Road
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Continue straight
3112 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
1 mi · 1 min
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Turn slight right
1238 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto First Coast Expressway
8.8 mi · 10 min · First Coast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 16: Green Cove Springs, Penney Farms
1773 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 16 West: Penney Farms
138 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight
22.4 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto Temple Avenue
3 mi · 6 min · Temple Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
9.1 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kennard Street
2824 ft · 1 min · Kennard Street
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Continue on Waldo Road
10.9 mi · 14 min · Waldo Road
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Continue on Northeast Waldo Road
2858 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Waldo Road
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Continue on Waldo Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Waldo Road
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Turn right onto East University Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · East University Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
35 m · 3 sec · 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 Valley and Gainesville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
22.4 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Palm Valley and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gainesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palm Valley to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km) and usually takes 01h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Penney Farms is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from Palm Valley and 40 miles from Gainesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.99 one way or $23.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Palm Valley and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gainesville.
Stop Ideas Near Penney Farms
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 Penney Farms.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm Valley and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 66.86 mi (107.6 km).
#1 Palm Valley
City in Cameron County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 20,019 |
| Coordinates | 30.1774600, -81.3875800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.28 | $26.56 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $14.15 | $28.30 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $12.57 | $25.14 |
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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