Drive or Fly: Pompano Beach, FL to Gainesville, FL?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for FLL–GNV. At 302 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

5h 36m

Distance

302.9 mi

Total Cost

$102

CO2

122 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$67

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

33m in the air

Air Distance

271 mi

Total Cost

$186

CO2

69 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Pompano Beach, FL → FLL 17m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 33m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

GNV → Gainesville, FL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $131) $131

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Pompano Beach, FL FLL — Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport 12 mi, ~17m drive

Gainesville, FL GNV — Gainesville Regional Airport 4 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between FLL and GNV. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 2h 36m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

7h 30m

6h 5m on road

Total Cost

$30

CO2

18 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Pompano Beach, FL → Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride (FTL6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 365m

Arrival 10m

Gainesville (4GV) → Gainesville, FL 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $30) $30

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From FTL6 — Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride 0 mi, ~30m drive

To 4GV — Gainesville 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	5h 36m	3h	7h 30m
Total cost (1 person)	$102	$186	$30
Carbon footprint	122 kg CO₂	69 kg CO₂	18 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

302.9 mi 5h 36m

via Florida's Turnpike, I 75, US 441

Alternative (+44 min)

313.9 mi 6h 20m

via Florida's Turnpike, US 27, FL 60

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Pompano Beach, FL to Gainesville, FL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.