How far is South Daytona, FL from Gainesville, FL?
The driving distance from South Daytona, FL to Gainesville, FL is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.
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.
Town in Putnam County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Daytona and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Daytona and Gainesville.
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Start on the route
90 m · 12 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Anastasia Drive
2679 ft · 1 min · Anastasia Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Big Tree Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Big Tree Road
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Turn right onto South Nova Road
1.1 km · 1 min · South Nova Road
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Turn left onto Beville Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Beville Road
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Continue on Beville Road
852 ft · 10 sec · Beville Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Jacksonville
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville
1.6 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Ormond Beach, Bunnell
1595 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto US Highway 1
6.5 mi · 8 min · US Highway 1
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
46 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
6 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
23.7 mi · 31 min
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Take the ramp slight right
5.7 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto 9th Street
1719 ft · 1 min · 9th Street
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Continue on Crill Avenue
42.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Crill Avenue
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Continue on East University Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · East University Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
35 m · 3 sec · 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 South Daytona and Gainesville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Crill Avenue
Continue on Crill Avenue
42.6 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Sunny leaving South Daytona 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 South Daytona to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Pomona Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.3 miles from South Daytona and 54.4 miles from Gainesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 2:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.60 one way or $31.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Daytona and Mostly Sunny near Gainesville.
Stop Ideas Near Pomona Park
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 Pomona Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Daytona and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 86.26 mi (138.83 km).
#1 South Daytona
City in Volusia County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 13,639 |
| Coordinates | 29.1658200, -81.0045000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $15.60 | $31.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.28 | $34.56 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $18.41 | $36.82 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $16.36 | $32.71 |
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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