Drive or Fly: Gainesville, FL to Saint Augustine Beach, FL?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for GNV–UST. At 75 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
1h 52m
Distance
75 mi
Total Cost
$52
CO2
30 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 31m
8m in the air
Air Distance
65 mi
Total Cost
$123
CO2
17 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between GNV and UST. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 1h 52m | 2h 31m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $52 | $123 |
| Carbon footprint | 30 kg CO2 | 17 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via FL 20, FL 207, FL 312
via FL 207, FL 26, FL 100
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Gainesville, FL to Saint Augustine Beach, FL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.