Trip from Cutler, FL to Gainesville, FL

Drive Time

5h 36m

Distance

359.9 mi

579 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$60

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 23m ★

6 AM

5h 36m

8 AM

6h 3m

10 AM

5h 46m

12 PM

5h 43m

3 PM

5h 47m

5 PM

6h 2m

8 PM

5h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cutler, FL to Gainesville, FL covers 359.9 miles and takes about 5h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Old Cutler Road, Southwest 152nd Street, Southwest 77th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.12 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

179.9 miles from Cutler, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 48m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 36m drive with frequent turns across 359.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Old Cutler Road 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 36m 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 Cutler, FL to Gainesville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Old Cutler Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Southwest 152nd Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Southwest 77th Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Southwest 104th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Dixie Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Palmetto Expressway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Express Lanes	Unavailable	Refreshing
SR 860	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Old Cutler Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cutler, FL and Gainesville, FL.

Start on Southwest 168th Street

66 ft · 9 sec · Southwest 168th Street

Turn left onto Old Cutler Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Old Cutler Road

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southwest 152nd Street

135 ft · 3 sec · Southwest 152nd Street

Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 152nd Street

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Southwest 152nd Street

Turn right onto Southwest 77th Avenue

3.1 mi · 7 min · Southwest 77th Avenue

Turn left onto Southwest 104th Street

410 ft · 18 sec · Southwest 104th Street

Turn right onto South Dixie Highway

0.3 mi · 29 sec · South Dixie Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Palmetto Expressway

7.2 mi · 10 min · Palmetto Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Express Lanes

11 mi · 12 min · Express Lanes

Take the exit slight right toward SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Gardens Drive

0.2 mi · 14 sec · SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Gardens Drive

Merge slight right

1.6 mi · 1 min

Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando

1.0 mi · 2 min · Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando

Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

7.0 mi · 7 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

1.0 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

261 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left

46 mi · 49 min

Take the exit slight right toward CR 234: Micanopy

0.2 mi · 32 sec · CR 234: Micanopy

Turn right onto Southeast County Road 234

1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast County Road 234

Turn left

420 ft · 15 sec

Turn straight

8.0 mi · 9 min

Turn right onto Southwest Williston Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southwest Williston Road

Turn left onto South Main Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

92 ft · 2 sec · South Main Street

Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · South Main Street

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

177 ft · 4 sec · South Main Street

Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

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 179.9 miles from Cutler, FL, or about 2h 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 14m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 179.9 miles or 2h 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 4h 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gainesville, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Cutler, 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 Cutler, FL

This is one driving day of about 359.9 miles and 5h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cutler, 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 179.9 mi from Cutler, FL · 2h 48m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palm Bay, FL

180 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.

Popular next leg

Palm Bay, FL to Gainesville, FL

184.6 mi · 2h 52m

Pacing Suggestions

Miramar, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palm Bay, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 179.9 miles from Cutler, 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

$60.12 one way

$120.24 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 126 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$65.12	$130.24
premium	$4.90	$69.37	$138.75
diesel	$5.64	$79.96	$159.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$60

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$85–$110

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 125.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	108	1	$37.79	$17.28
Efficient EV	90	1	$31.49	$14.40
EV Truck/SUV	144	1	$50.39	$23.03

Gas CO2

126 kg

EV CO2

42 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Cutler, FL

Morning in Cutler on Monday

Local time

10:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gainesville, FL

Morning in Gainesville on Monday

Local time

10:23 AM

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

9 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 36m 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 Cutler, FL to Gainesville, FL covers 359.9 miles and takes about 5h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Old Cutler Road, Southwest 152nd Street, Southwest 77th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 179.9 miles from Cutler, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $60.12 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 36m 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 Cutler, FL to Gainesville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Cutler, FL to Gainesville, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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