How far is West Hollywood, FL from Gainesville, FL?

The driving distance from West Hollywood, FL to Gainesville, FL is about 320.9 miles (516.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 282.9 miles (455.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
320.92 mi
04h 56m
Flight
282.91 mi
455.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
282.91 mi
Kilometers
455.3 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
320.92 mi
Kilometers
516.47 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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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 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gainesville
Sun, Nov 8, 9:56 AM EST
Return by in West Hollywood
Sun, Nov 8, 2:52 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Hollywood
2026-11-08T05:00
Arrive Gainesville
Sun, Nov 8, 9:56 AM EST
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 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
7:08 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Hollywood
9:00 PM EST
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
June Park
FL

Census designated place

From West Hollywood
159.3 mi
02h 28m
To Gainesville
161.6 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Hollywood and Gainesville.

  1. 1

    Start on North 40th Avenue

    125 m · 24 sec · North 40th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Arthur Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Arthur Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South State Road 7

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South State Road 7

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Griffin Road

    2813 ft · 1 min · Griffin Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    55 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando

    1837 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    253.9 mi · 4 hr 36 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    46.1 mi · 49 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 234: Micanopy

    1213 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southeast County Road 234

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast County Road 234

  12. 12

    Turn left

    128 m · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    8 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Southwest Williston Road

    2889 ft · 1 min · Southwest Williston Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

    54 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    2512 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Hollywood 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
20 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
300 mi · 94%
South State Road 7
2.87 mi · 1%
South Main Street
2.39 mi · 1%
Arthur Street
1.5 mi
Southeast County Road 234
1.32 mi
Southwest Williston Road
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

254 mi · 04h 36m

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
04h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38 mi
282.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
June Park
02h 28m from West Hollywood
Leave By
7:08 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Hollywood 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 West Hollywood to Gainesville?

The road trip is about 320.9 miles (516.5 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?

June Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.3 miles from West Hollywood and 161.6 miles from Gainesville.

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

The direct path is about 282.9 miles (455.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.45 one way or $86.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Hollywood and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Gainesville.

Stop Ideas Near June Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around June Park, 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 June Park.

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Kissimmee

75 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

85 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

88 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Okeechobee

92 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Hollywood and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 282.91 mi (455.3 km).

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#1 West Hollywood

West Hollywood is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates26.0206500, -80.1839400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Gainesville

#2 Gainesville

The third most populous city in Florida.

Population135,004
Coordinates29.6516300, -82.3248300
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: North 40th Avenue (-80.183857, 26.020652)
End: South Main Street (-82.32501, 29.65163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 516 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.33 gal
42.87 L · about $43.45
Round trip
$86.90
22.66 gal · 85.74 L
Estimated CO2
100.7 kg one way
Round trip: 201.4 kg / 444 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $43.45 $86.90
Mid-grade $4.32 $48.98 $97.96
Premium $4.66 $52.82 $105.64
Diesel $5.92 $67.11 $134.22

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between West Hollywood and Gainesville. The current time is 05:00:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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