Trip from Cutler, FL to Gainesville, FL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

6h 37m

Distance

353.1 mi

568 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$56

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

6h 26m ★

6 AM

6h 38m

8 AM

7h 2m

10 AM

6h 46m

12 PM

6h 44m

3 PM

6h 48m

5 PM

7h 1m

8 PM

6h 31m

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

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Cutler, FL

Matt Fitz Gibaud

Trip Overview

The drive from Cutler, FL to Gainesville, FL covers 353.1 miles and takes about 6h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, I 75, Express Lanes for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 260.8 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.20 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

176.6 miles from Cutler, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 21m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 37m. Total distance: 353.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 37m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Drive Character

This is a 6h 37m highway drive covering 353.1 miles, with most of the trip on Florida's Turnpike and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 260.8 miles on Florida's Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

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

Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 260.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in near US 1 / South Dixie Highway.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 353.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles (US 1 / South Dixie Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4.6 mi into trip | ~10m in | US 1 / South Dixie Highway

Turn right onto US 1 / South Dixie Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

22.9 mi into trip | ~33m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Ga...

24.7 mi into trip | ~35m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 5 Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Fort Laud...

32.7 mi into trip | ~44m in | Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North

294.2 mi into trip | ~5h 29m in | Florida's Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike toward I 75 North: Ocala

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 75 North: Ocala

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Cutler, FL and Gainesville, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando.

Florida's Turnpike Toll North

24.7 mi in | ~35m

Fort Lauderdale

24.7 mi in | ~35m

Orlando

24.7 mi in | ~35m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Florida's Turnpike	260.8 mi	4h 43m
I 75	47.7 mi	51m
Express Lanes	10.9 mi	12m
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike	8 mi	8m
US 441	8 mi	9m
Palmetto Expressway	7.2 mi	10m
Southwest 77th Avenue	3.1 mi	7m
South Main Street	2.4 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 260.8 mi, about 4h 43m

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 roundabout onto Southwest 152nd Street

136 ft · 2 sec · Southwest 152nd Street

Continue on 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

411 ft · 18 sec · Southwest 104th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto US 1

0.3 mi · 29 sec · South Dixie Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 826

7.2 mi · 10 min · Palmetto Expressway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto Express Lanes

11 mi · 12 min · Express Lanes

Use the slight left lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 13 sec

Toward SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Gardens Drive Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 75

1.6 mi · 1 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min

Exit 5 Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

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

Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Florida's Turnpike

Toward I 75 North: Ocala Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 75

46 mi · 49 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 374 Toward CR 234: Micanopy Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto CR 234

1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast County Road 234

Turn left

421 ft · 15 sec

Use the left lane.

Turn straight onto US 441

8.0 mi · 9 min · US 441

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto FL 331

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southwest Williston Road

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto CR 329

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Enter roundabout onto CR 329

92 ft · 1 sec · South Main Street

Continue on CR 329

0.2 mi · 32 sec · South Main Street

Enter roundabout onto CR 329

177 ft · 3 sec · South Main Street

Continue on CR 329

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Arrive at destination

CR 329

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 176.6 miles from Cutler, FL, or about 3h 21m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 260.8 miles.

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 78 miles or 1h 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 176.6 miles or 3h 21m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 28m

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 353.1 miles and 6h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 78 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.

The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 260.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 176.6 mi from Cutler, FL · 3h 21m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palm Bay, FL

177 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

Lake Worth Corridor, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 78 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palm Bay, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 176.6 miles from Cutler, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 260.8 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$56.20 one way

$112.41 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 124 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$61.14	$122.28
premium	$4.72	$65.66	$131.31
diesel	$5.61	$77.96	$155.92

Estimated Tolls: $18.72

Florida's Turnpike (260.5 mi) $18.24

Homestead Extension (8 mi) $0.48

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$56

Tolls

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$100–$125

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 123.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	105.9	1	$37.08	$16.95
Efficient EV	88.3	1	$30.90	$14.12
EV Truck/SUV	141.2	1	$49.43	$22.60

Gas CO2

124 kg

EV CO2

41 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Cutler, FL

Afternoon in Cutler on Thursday

Local time

1:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gainesville, FL

Afternoon in Gainesville on Thursday

Local time

1:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°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

12 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 37m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 353.1 miles and takes about 6h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 75, Express Lanes. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 176.6 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 $56.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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.