How far is Temple Terrace, FL from Gainesville, FL?

The driving distance from Temple Terrace, FL to Gainesville, FL is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
126.06 mi
01h 59m
Flight
111.75 mi
179.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.75 mi
Kilometers
179.84 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.06 mi
Kilometers
202.88 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gainesville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:20 PM EDT
Return by in Temple Terrace
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Temple Terrace
2026-04-22T21:20
Arrive Gainesville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Temple Terrace
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Coleman
FL

City in Florida, USA

From Temple Terrace
62.9 mi
00h 59m
To Gainesville
63.1 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph ENE
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Temple Terrace and Gainesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Temple Terrace and Gainesville.

  1. 1

    Start on Ridgedale Road

    1634 ft · 1 min · Ridgedale Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mission Hills Avenue

    1323 ft · 49 sec · Mission Hills Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 56th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 56th Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    40 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Fowler Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East Fowler Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Ocala

    1871 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    108.6 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 234: Micanopy

    1213 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Southeast County Road 234

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast County Road 234

  10. 10

    Turn left

    128 m · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    8 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Southwest Williston Road

    2889 ft · 1 min · Southwest Williston Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

    54 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    2512 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Temple Terrace and Gainesville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
109 mi · 86%
East Fowler Avenue
2.51 mi · 2%
South Main Street
2.39 mi · 2%
Southeast County Road 234
1.32 mi · 1%
North 56th Street
0.98 mi · 1%
Southwest Williston Road
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

109 mi · 01h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
111.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coleman
00h 59m from Temple Terrace
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Temple Terrace and Partly Sunny near Gainesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Temple Terrace to Gainesville?

The road trip is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Coleman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.9 miles from Temple Terrace and 63.1 miles from Gainesville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.46 one way or $36.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Temple Terrace and Partly Sunny near Gainesville.

Stop Ideas Near Coleman

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Coleman, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coleman.

OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

8 mi away
601 North Main Street
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

20 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
BUS

Ocala, Florida

44 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

50 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Temple Terrace and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 111.75 mi (179.84 km).

Temple Terrace

#1 Temple Terrace

City in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States

Population26,808
Coordinates28.0353000, -82.3892600
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Gainesville

#2 Gainesville

The third most populous city in Florida.

Population135,004
Coordinates29.6516300, -82.3248300
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Ridgedale Road (-82.389385, 28.035302)
End: South Main Street (-82.32501, 29.65163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.45 gal
16.84 L · about $18.46
Round trip
$36.92
8.9 gal · 33.68 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 79.1 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $18.46 $36.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.45 $40.90
Premium $4.90 $21.79 $43.57
Diesel $4.35 $19.36 $38.71

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Temple Terrace and Gainesville. The current time is 21:20:47.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.