How far is Viera East, FL from Gainesville, FL?

The driving distance from Viera East, FL to Gainesville, FL is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.7 miles (220 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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
164.17 mi
02h 37m
Flight
136.71 mi
220.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.71 mi
Kilometers
220.02 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.17 mi
Kilometers
264.2 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gainesville
Thu, Oct 15, 5:03 PM EDT
Return by in Viera East
Thu, Oct 15, 7:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Viera East
2026-10-15T14:26
Arrive Gainesville
Thu, Oct 15, 5:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Viera East
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
Howey-in-the-Hills
FL

City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America

From Viera East
82 mi
01h 18m
To Gainesville
82.2 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ENE
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Viera East and Gainesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Viera East and Gainesville.

  1. 1

    Start on Timacuan Drive

    114 m · 22 sec · Timacuan Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Palma Ceia Way

    60 m · 16 sec · Palma Ceia Way

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Grand Isle Boulevard

    996 ft · 46 sec · Grand Isle Boulevard

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Viera Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Viera Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    1739 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    10.9 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 528, FL 528 Toll: Port Canaveral, Orlando

    1343 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 528 West Toll: Orlando

    1458 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 528 Toll West: Orlando

    1279 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway

    37.1 mi · 42 min · Beachline Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17, US 92, US 441

    1428 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike, Oсala, Miami

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Orlando

    1439 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    53.3 mi · 57 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    46.1 mi · 49 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 234: Micanopy

    1213 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Southeast County Road 234

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast County Road 234

  19. 19

    Turn left

    128 m · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    8 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Southwest Williston Road

    2889 ft · 1 min · Southwest Williston Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

    54 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    2512 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Viera East 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
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
100 mi · 61%
Beachline Expressway
37.1 mi · 23%
I 95 North
11.3 mi · 7%
South Main Street
2.39 mi · 1%
Southeast County Road 234
1.32 mi · 1%
Viera Boulevard
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

53.3 mi · 00h 57m

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
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
136.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howey-in-the-Hills
01h 18m from Viera East
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Viera East and Sunny near Gainesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Viera East to Gainesville?

The road trip is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Howey-in-the-Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82 miles from Viera East and 82.2 miles from Gainesville.

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

The direct path is about 136.7 miles (220 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.32 one way or $48.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Viera East and Sunny near Gainesville.

Stop Ideas Near Howey-in-the-Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Howey-in-the-Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Tavares - City Hall
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

City of Tavares - City Hall

Tavares , FL
115E W Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Minneola City Hall
Meeting point 5.2 mi away

Minneola City Hall

Minneola , FL
800 US-27, Minneola, FL 34715
Rating 4.4/5 28 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

Tavares Utility Billing

Tavares , FL
Tapes City Hall, 201 E Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 1.3/5 12 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Howey-in-the-Hills.

BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

29 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

31 mi away
601 North Main Street
RAIL

Winter Park

43 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

44 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Viera East and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 136.71 mi (220.02 km).

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#1 Viera East

Located in Brevard County, this Florida community is situated on the state's east coast, not far from the Atlantic Ocean.

Population0
Coordinates28.2623400, -80.7144900
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Gainesville

#2 Gainesville

The third most populous city in Florida.

Population135,004
Coordinates29.6516300, -82.3248300
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Timacuan Drive (-80.713537, 28.262979)
End: South Main Street (-82.32501, 29.65163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.79 gal
21.93 L · about $24.32
Round trip
$48.65
11.58 gal · 43.86 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 102.9 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.20 $24.32 $48.65
Mid-grade $4.68 $27.10 $54.21
Premium $5.01 $29.01 $58.02
Diesel $6.07 $35.15 $70.29

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Viera East and Gainesville. The current time is 14:26:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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