How far is Warrington, FL from Gainesville, FL?

The driving distance from Warrington, FL to Gainesville, FL is about 348.4 miles (560.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 300.4 miles (483.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
348.4 mi
05h 20m
Flight
300.41 mi
483.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
300.41 mi
Kilometers
483.47 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
348.4 mi
Kilometers
560.69 km
Drive Time
05h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gainesville
Sat, Nov 7, 12:13 AM EST
Return by in Warrington
Sat, Nov 7, 4:34 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warrington
2026-11-06T17:53
Arrive Gainesville
Fri, Nov 6, 11:13 PM CST
Route Timing
05h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:20 PM to 2:20 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:20 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Warrington
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

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
Gretna
FL

Human settlement in Gadsden County, Florida, United States of America

From Warrington
174 mi
02h 40m
To Gainesville
174.4 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
84°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Warrington and Gainesville.

  1. 1

    Start on East Palmetto Avenue

    104 m · 17 sec · East Palmetto Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    1341 ft · 49 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Barrancas Avenue

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Barrancas Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto West Garden Street

    1066 ft · 33 sec · West Garden Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North A Street

    148 m · 15 sec · North A Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Chase Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Chase Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 110 North

    2126 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway

    1328 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    282.9 mi · 5 hr 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    47.2 mi · 51 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 26: Gainesville, Newberry, Newberry Road

    1141 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Newberry Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Newberry Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West University Avenue

    3.4 mi · 9 min · West University Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    35 m · 3 sec · 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 Warrington and Gainesville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 81%
I-75 South
47.6 mi · 14%
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
5.55 mi · 2%
West University Avenue
3.38 mi · 1%
Barrancas Avenue
3.37 mi · 1%
West Newberry Road
2.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

283 mi · 05h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48 mi
300.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gretna
02h 40m from Warrington
Leave By
6:20 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Warrington and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Gainesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Warrington to Gainesville?

The road trip is about 348.4 miles (560.7 km) and usually takes 05h 20m 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?

Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174 miles from Warrington and 174.4 miles from Gainesville.

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

The direct path is about 300.4 miles (483.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:20 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.12 one way or $94.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Warrington and Gainesville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Warrington and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Gainesville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warrington and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 300.41 mi (483.47 km).

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#1 Warrington

Warrington is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.3840900, -87.2749700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Gainesville

#2 Gainesville

The third most populous city in Florida.

Population135,004
Coordinates29.6516300, -82.3248300
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: East Palmetto Avenue (-87.274973, 30.384212)
End: South Main Street (-82.32501, 29.65163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 561 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.29 gal
46.54 L · about $47.12
Round trip
$94.24
24.58 gal · 93.08 L
Estimated CO2
109.2 kg one way
Round trip: 218.4 kg / 481 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $47.12 $94.24
Mid-grade $4.32 $53.09 $106.19
Premium $4.66 $57.31 $114.62
Diesel $5.94 $73.01 $146.03

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 · Nov 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Warrington, FL and Gainesville, FL. The current time in Warrington is 17:53:43, although it is 18:53:43 in Gainesville.

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.