How far is South Venice, FL from Gainesville, FL?
The driving distance from South Venice, FL to Gainesville, FL is about 198.6 miles (319.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.6 miles (289.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
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.
City in Pasco County, Florida, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Venice and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Venice and Gainesville.
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Start on Hudson Road
51 m · 13 sec · Hudson Road
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Turn left onto Sterling Road
152 m · 24 sec · Sterling Road
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Turn right onto Jamaica Road
1907 ft · 1 min · Jamaica Road
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Continue on West Seminole Drive
2247 ft · 2 min · West Seminole Drive
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Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
1 mi · 2 min · Tamiami Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on US 41 By-Pass
3 mi · 5 min · US 41 By-Pass
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Turn straight onto Tamiami Trail
2.8 mi · 5 min · Tamiami Trail
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Turn slight right
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left
173.3 mi · 3 hr 7 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 South Venice and Gainesville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Tamiami Trail
Merge slight left
173 mi · 03h 07m
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 then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Venice and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gainesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Venice to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 198.6 miles (319.6 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
San Antonio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.2 miles from South Venice and 99.4 miles from Gainesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.6 miles (289.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 10:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.08 one way or $58.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around South Venice and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gainesville.
Stop Ideas Near San Antonio
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 San Antonio.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Venice and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 179.64 mi (289.11 km).
#1 South Venice
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
| Population | 13,949 |
| Coordinates | 27.0531100, -82.4242600 |
| 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: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $29.08 | $58.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $32.22 | $64.44 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $34.32 | $68.64 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $30.49 | $60.99 |
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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