Origin
Cutler Ridge, FL
Evening in Cutler Ridge on Sunday
Local time
6:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cutler Ridge, FL to Gainesville, FL
Drive Time
5h 29m
Distance
357.7 mi
576 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 17m
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6 AM
5h 30m
8 AM
5h 57m
10 AM
5h 39m
12 PM
5h 37m
3 PM
5h 41m
5 PM
5h 55m
8 PM
5h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Cutler Ridge, FL to Gainesville, FL covers 357.7 miles and takes about 5h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southwest 107th Avenue, Quail Roost Drive, Florida's Turnpike Toll North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $59.75 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
178.9 miles from Cutler Ridge, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 29m drive with frequent turns across 357.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southwest 107th Avenue 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 29m 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 Ridge, FL to Gainesville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest 107th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Quail Roost Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike Toll North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CR 234 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast County Road 234 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Williston Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Southwest 107th Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cutler Ridge, FL and Gainesville, FL.
1
Start on Marlin Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Marlin Road
2
Continue on Southwest 107th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Southwest 107th Avenue
3
Turn left onto Quail Roost Drive
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Quail Roost Drive
4
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
5
Continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
6
Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
7
Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
8
Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
27 mi
·
30 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
9
Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
10
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
261 mi
·
4 hr 43 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
11
Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike
12
Merge slight left
46 mi
·
49 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward CR 234: Micanopy
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
CR 234: Micanopy
14
Turn right onto Southeast County Road 234
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast County Road 234
15
Turn left
420 ft
·
15 sec
16
Turn straight
8.0 mi
·
9 min
17
Turn right onto Southwest Williston Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Williston Road
18
Turn left onto South Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Main Street
20
Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Main Street
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
177 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Main Street
22
Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
23
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 178.9 miles from Cutler Ridge, FL, or about 2h 44m 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 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 178.9 miles or 2h 44m 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 34m
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 Cutler Ridge, 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 Cutler Ridge, FL
This is one driving day of about 357.7 miles and 5h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cutler Ridge, 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 178.9 mi from Cutler Ridge, FL · 2h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
179 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 178.9 miles from Cutler Ridge, 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
$59.75 one way
$119.51 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
125 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $64.72 | $129.45 |
| premium | $4.90 | $68.95 | $137.90 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $79.47 | $158.94 |
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: 125.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 107.3 | 1 | $37.56 | $17.17 |
| Efficient EV | 89.4 | 1 | $31.30 | $14.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 143.1 | 1 | $50.08 | $22.89 |
Gas CO2
125 kg
EV CO2
42 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
Evening in Gainesville on Sunday
Local time
6:34 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
10 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 29m 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 Ridge, FL to Gainesville, FL covers 357.7 miles and takes about 5h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southwest 107th Avenue, Quail Roost Drive, Florida's Turnpike Toll North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 178.9 miles from Cutler Ridge, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $59.75 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 29m 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 Ridge, FL to Gainesville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cutler Ridge, FL to Gainesville, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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