How far is Perry, FL from Gainesville, FL?
The driving distance from Perry, FL to Gainesville, FL is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82 miles (131.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Suwannee County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Perry and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perry and Gainesville.
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Start on South Quincy Street
31 m · 7 sec · South Quincy Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
92 m · 12 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
2317 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Hampton Springs Avenue
28.6 mi · 39 min · Hampton Springs Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 27
40.3 mi · 54 min · US Highway 27
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Continue on Northeast 1st Avenue
3011 ft · 1 min · Northeast 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto Santa Fe Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Santa Fe Boulevard
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Continue on ML King Memorial Highway
17 mi · 23 min · ML King Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northwest 6th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Northwest 6th Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 39th Avenue
1609 ft · 30 sec · Northwest 39th Avenue
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Continue on Northeast 39th Avenue
2051 ft · 45 sec · Northeast 39th Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North 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 Perry 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.
US Highway 27
Continue on US Highway 27
40.3 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Perry 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 Perry to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Branford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Perry and 46.4 miles from Gainesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82 miles (131.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 2:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.52 one way or $27.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Perry and Mostly Sunny near Gainesville.
Stop Ideas Near Branford
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 Branford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Perry and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 81.95 mi (131.88 km).
#1 Perry
City in Taylor County, Florida, United States
| Population | 6,874 |
| Coordinates | 30.1176600, -83.5827400 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $13.52 | $27.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.98 | $29.97 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $15.96 | $31.92 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $14.18 | $28.36 |
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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