How far is Princeton, FL from Gainesville, FL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Princeton and Gainesville is 307.44 miles (494.77 km).
Flight distance from Princeton, FL to Gainesville, FL is 307.44 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 43 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 39 minutes to travel from Princeton to Gainesville with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Princeton, Florida to Gainesville, Florida is: 362.3 miles (583.07 km) by car.
Driving from Princeton to Gainesville will take approximately 05 hours 34 minutes.
#1 Princeton
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 25°32'18"N 80°24'32"W |
| Latitude | 25.5384400 |
| Longitude | -80.4089400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida. It is located in Alachua County in north-central Florida. Gainesville is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the University of Florida and the Matheson Museum.
| Population | 135004 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°39'6"N 82°19'29"W |
| Latitude | 29.6516300 |
| Longitude | -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Gainesville: South Main Street (-82.32501,29.65163)
Estimated Travel Time Between Princeton and Gainesville
The distance between Princeton and Gainesville is 583 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 28 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Princeton and Gainesville. The current time is 10:36:25.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12 hours 04 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 03 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 14 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 02 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 10 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 49 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 31 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 48.39 liters (12.78 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Princeton and Gainesville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Princeton to Gainesville is $42.5 (diesel $55.61).
Florida gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.74 | $4.07 | $4.35 |
| Total | $42.5 | $47.84 | $51.98 | $55.61 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Florida ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.324 (Diesel $4.350) /gallon. Last changed prices on January 18, 2026.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Princeton and Gainesville (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
