How far is Weston, FL from Gainesville, FL?

The driving distance from Weston, FL to Gainesville, FL is about 325.7 miles (524.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 272.1 miles (437.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
325.69 mi
04h 50m
Flight
272.07 mi
437.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.07 mi
Kilometers
437.85 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
325.69 mi
Kilometers
524.14 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gainesville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 AM EDT
Return by in Weston
Thu, Apr 23, 8:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weston
2026-04-22T22:28
Arrive Gainesville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Weston
9:00 PM EDT
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
Fellsmere
FL

City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America

From Weston
162.7 mi
02h 25m
To Gainesville
163 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph E
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 Weston and Gainesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Eagle Run Drive

    33 m · 9 sec · Eagle Run Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Golf View Drive

    2618 ft · 1 min · Golf View Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Weston Hills Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Weston Hills Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Weston Hills Boulevard

    1904 ft · 58 sec · Weston Hills Boulevard

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Weston Hills Boulevard

    2447 ft · 1 min · Weston Hills Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Royal Palm Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Royal Palm Boulevard

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Naples

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Sawgrass Expressway

    21.7 mi · 25 min · Sawgrass Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike

    1 km · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Soutwest 10th Street, Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando

    1500 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    236.7 mi · 4 hr 16 min · Florida's Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    46.1 mi · 49 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 234: Micanopy

    1213 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Southeast County Road 234

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast County Road 234

  18. 18

    Turn left

    128 m · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    8 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Southwest Williston Road

    2889 ft · 1 min · Southwest Williston Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

    54 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    2512 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Weston 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
26 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
284 mi · 87%
Sawgrass Expressway
21.7 mi · 7%
South Main Street
2.39 mi · 1%
I 75 North
2.34 mi · 1%
Southeast County Road 234
1.32 mi
Royal Palm Boulevard
1.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

237 mi · 04h 16m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.6 mi
272.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fellsmere
02h 25m from Weston
Leave By
7:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Weston 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 Weston to Gainesville?

The road trip is about 325.7 miles (524.1 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?

Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.7 miles from Weston and 163 miles from Gainesville.

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

The direct path is about 272.1 miles (437.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.6 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 7:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.66 one way or $95.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

62 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

87 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Kissimmee

98 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

114 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weston and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 272.07 mi (437.85 km).

Weston

#1 Weston

A city in Broward County, Florida.

Population71,086
Coordinates26.1003700, -80.3997700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Gainesville

#2 Gainesville

The third most populous city in Florida.

Population135,004
Coordinates29.6516300, -82.3248300
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagle Run Drive (-80.39981, 26.10035)
End: South Main Street (-82.32501, 29.65163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 524 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.49 gal
43.5 L · about $47.66
Round trip
$95.32
22.98 gal · 87 L
Estimated CO2
102.1 kg one way
Round trip: 204.2 kg / 450 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $47.66 $95.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $52.81 $105.62
Premium $4.90 $56.26 $112.51
Diesel $4.35 $49.98 $99.96

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 Weston and Gainesville. The current time is 22:28:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.