Origin
Clermont, FL
Afternoon in Clermont on Sunday
Local time
4:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clermont, FL to Gainesville, FL
Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
93.3 mi
150 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
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6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clermont, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Clermont to Gainesville, you are looking at a 93.3-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 37 minutes to complete. Because this route is designed as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a highway sprint, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You should budget approximately $15 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Central and North Central Florida locations. Since there are no scheduled stops required by the route data, you have the flexibility to power through the drive in one go. It is a straightforward trek that avoids the interstate entirely, making it a viable option for travelers who prefer local roads over high-speed transit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
46.7 miles from Clermont, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a very different experience from the typical interstate commute, as this route consists entirely of local roads with a highway share of 0%. You will navigate via 10th Street, East Avenue, and Lake Minneola Drive, creating a turn-heavy environment that requires your full attention. Because the longest stretch on 10th Street is 0 miles, you should be prepared for frequent transitions and consistent maneuvering. The personality of this drive is defined by its local nature, favoring surface streets over long, monotonous highway miles. You will find that the road demands a more engaged driving style throughout the entire duration of the trip.
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.
10th 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Clermont, FL to Gainesville, FL is easy. At 1h 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clermont, FL to Gainesville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lake Minneola Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CR 234 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast County Road 234 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
10th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clermont, FL and Gainesville, FL.
1
Start on Linden Street
236 ft
·
16 sec
·
Linden Street
2
Turn left onto 10th Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
10th Street
3
Turn right
0.9 mi
·
1 min
4
Continue straight
141 ft
·
9 sec
5
Turn left onto East Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Avenue
6
Continue on Lake Minneola Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Minneola Drive
7
Continue on South Main Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Avenue
8
Turn left
6.8 mi
·
9 min
9
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
10
Keep slight right
3.0 mi
·
4 min
11
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
12
Continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
13
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
19 mi
·
20 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
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of total flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the 93.3-mile drive in a single session, so there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or complex stop planning. Because you will be navigating local roads like 10th Street and East Avenue, keep a close eye on your GPS to manage the frequent turns effectively. Budgeting $15 for gas is a safe baseline, but ensure your tank is topped off before you leave Clermont to avoid unnecessary interruptions on local roads. Taking advantage of the route's direct nature allows you to reach Gainesville efficiently while staying off the major highway systems.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.7 miles from Clermont, FL, or about 48m 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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.7 miles or 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 19m
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 Clermont, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Clermont, FL
This is one driving day of about 93.3 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clermont, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.7 mi from Clermont, FL · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 46.7 miles from Clermont, 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
$15.59 one way
$31.17 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $16.88 | $33.76 |
| premium | $4.90 | $17.98 | $35.97 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $20.73 | $41.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28 | 0 | $9.80 | $4.48 |
| Efficient EV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.16 | $3.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.3 | 0 | $13.06 | $5.97 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
4:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
66°F
Lockhart, FL
47 mi in
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
2 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
1h 37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Clermont, FL to Gainesville, FL covers 93.3 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 10th Street, East Avenue, Lake Minneola Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.7 miles from Clermont, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.59 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Clermont, FL to Gainesville, FL is easy. At 1h 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clermont, FL to Gainesville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clermont, FL to Gainesville, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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