Origin
Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Afternoon in Bay Harbor Islands on Sunday
Local time
3:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bay Harbor Islands, FL to Gainesville, FL
Drive Time
5h 13m
Distance
331.9 mi
534 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
Trip Overview
The drive from Bay Harbor Islands, FL to Gainesville, FL covers 331.9 miles and takes about 5h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 96th Street, Broad Causeway, Northeast 123rd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
166 miles from Bay Harbor Islands, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 13m drive with frequent turns across 331.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
96th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 13m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bay Harbor Islands, FL to Gainesville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 96th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broad Causeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast 123rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Miami Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast 125th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest 125th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest 6th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
96th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bay Harbor Islands, FL and Gainesville, FL.
1
Start on Bay Harbor Terrace
292 ft
·
17 sec
·
Bay Harbor Terrace
2
Turn right onto 96th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
96th Street
3
Continue on Broad Causeway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Causeway
4
Continue on Northeast 123rd Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast 123rd Street
5
Continue on North Miami Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Miami Boulevard
6
Continue on Northeast 125th Street
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Northeast 125th Street
7
Continue on Northwest 125th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 125th Street
8
Turn right onto Northwest 6th Avenue
217 ft
·
6 sec
·
Northwest 6th Avenue
9
Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale
10
Merge slight left
1.8 mi
·
2 min
11
Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
12
Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike
13
Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
264 mi
·
4 hr 47 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
14
Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike
15
Merge slight left
46 mi
·
49 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward CR 234: Micanopy
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
CR 234: Micanopy
17
Turn right onto Southeast County Road 234
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast County Road 234
18
Turn left
420 ft
·
15 sec
19
Turn straight
8.0 mi
·
9 min
20
Turn right onto Southwest Williston Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Williston Road
21
Turn left onto South Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Main Street
23
Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Main Street
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
177 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Main Street
25
Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 166 miles from Bay Harbor Islands, FL, or about 2h 36m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 166 miles or 2h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gainesville, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bay Harbor Islands, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This is one driving day of about 331.9 miles and 5h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bay Harbor Islands, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 166 mi from Bay Harbor Islands, FL · 2h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
166 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 166 miles from Bay Harbor Islands, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gainesville, FL
The final approach into Gainesville, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Gainesville, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$55.44 one way
$110.89 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
116 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $60.06 | $120.11 |
| premium | $4.90 | $63.98 | $127.95 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $73.74 | $147.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 99.6 | 1 | $34.85 | $15.93 |
| Efficient EV | 83 | 0 | $29.04 | $13.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 132.8 | 1 | $46.47 | $21.24 |
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Gainesville, FL
Afternoon in Gainesville on Sunday
Local time
3:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 13m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bay Harbor Islands, FL to Gainesville, FL covers 331.9 miles and takes about 5h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 96th Street, Broad Causeway, Northeast 123rd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 166 miles from Bay Harbor Islands, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.44 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 13m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bay Harbor Islands, FL to Gainesville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bay Harbor Islands, FL to Gainesville, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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