How far is Poinciana, FL from Gainesville, FL?
The driving distance from Poinciana, FL to Gainesville, FL is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.8 miles (188 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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
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 02h 20m.
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.
City in Florida, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Poinciana and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poinciana and Gainesville.
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Start on Divot Lane
27 m · 6 sec · Divot Lane
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Turn right onto Country Club Road
1516 ft · 43 sec · Country Club Road
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Turn left
134 m · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Cypress Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Cypress Parkway
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Continue on Pleasant Hill Road
8 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Hill Road
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Turn right onto South Orange Blossom Trail
815 ft · 18 sec · South Orange Blossom Trail
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Continue on John Young Parkway
2.5 mi · 4 min · John Young Parkway
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Turn right onto Emmett Street
2657 ft · 55 sec · Emmett Street
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
1806 ft · 40 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on North Orange Blossom Trail
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Orange Blossom Trail
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Turn right onto East Osceola Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Osceola Parkway
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Turn left onto Florida's Turnpike Toll North: Ocala
618 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
2083 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
59.2 mi · 1 hr 3 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 Poinciana 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
59.2 mi · 01h 03m
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 then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Poinciana and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Gainesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Poinciana to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Coleman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Poinciana and 70.5 miles from Gainesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.8 miles (188 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.28 one way or $40.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Poinciana and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Gainesville.
Stop Ideas Near Coleman
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 Coleman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Poinciana and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 116.84 mi (188.03 km).
#1 Poinciana
A census-designated place (CDP) in Osceola County, Florida.
| Population | 69,439 |
| Coordinates | 28.1402900, -81.4584100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $20.28 | $40.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.47 | $44.95 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $23.94 | $47.88 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $21.27 | $42.54 |
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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