How far is Pompano Beach, FL from Gainesville, FL?
The driving distance from Pompano Beach, FL to Gainesville, FL is about 303.5 miles (488.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 271.4 miles (436.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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 Sunny
Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pompano Beach and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pompano Beach and Gainesville.
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Start on the route
23 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
110 m · 28 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northwest 8th Street
77 m · 15 sec · Northwest 8th Street
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Turn right onto North Dixie Highway
1715 ft · 47 sec · North Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
2.6 mi · 5 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando
657 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1761 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
240.4 mi · 4 hr 20 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 Pompano Beach and Gainesville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
240 mi · 04h 20m
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 Sunny leaving Pompano Beach and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Gainesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pompano Beach to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 303.5 miles (488.5 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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 151.7 miles from Pompano Beach and 151.9 miles from Gainesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 271.4 miles (436.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.43 one way or $88.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pompano Beach and Areas Of Fog then 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.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Winter Haven
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pompano Beach and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 271.4 mi (436.77 km).
#1 Pompano Beach
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 112,360 |
| Coordinates | 26.2378600, -80.1247700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 489 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
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 | $44.43 | $88.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $49.22 | $98.45 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $52.44 | $104.87 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $46.59 | $93.18 |
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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