How far is Sarasota, FL from Gainesville, FL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sarasota and Gainesville is 160.45 miles (258.22 km).
Flight distance from Sarasota, FL to Gainesville, FL is 160.45 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Sarasota to Gainesville with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sarasota, Florida to Gainesville, Florida is: 182.68 miles (294 km) by car.
Driving from Sarasota to Gainesville will take approximately 02 hours 48 minutes.
#1 Sarasota
The most populous city in Sarasota County, Florida. It is located on the Gulf of Mexico in southwestern Florida. Sarasota is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Sarasota Opera House and the Sarasota Museum of Art.
| Population | 58859 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 27°20'11"N 82°31'50"W |
| Latitude | 27.3364300 |
| Longitude | -82.5306500 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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 Sarasota and Gainesville
The distance between Sarasota and Gainesville is 294 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 15 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 Sarasota and Gainesville. The current time is 15:05:32.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 05 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 34 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 39 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 02 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 36 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 26 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 16 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.4 liters (6.45 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sarasota and Gainesville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sarasota to Gainesville is $21.43 (diesel $28.04).
Florida gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.74 | $4.07 | $4.35 |
| Total | $21.43 | $24.12 | $26.21 | $28.04 |
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 April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sarasota and Gainesville (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
