Origin
Deerfield Beach, FL
Night in Deerfield Beach on Friday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Deerfield Beach, FL to Gainesville, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 23m
Distance
299 mi
481 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 10m
★
6 AM
4h 23m
8 AM
4h 50m
10 AM
4h 32m
12 PM
4h 30m
3 PM
4h 34m
5 PM
4h 48m
8 PM
4h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deerfield Beach, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Deerfield Beach, FL to Gainesville, FL covers 299 miles and takes about 4h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Hillsboro Boulevard, West Hillsboro Boulevard, I 95 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.59 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
149.5 miles from Deerfield Beach, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 23m. Total distance: 299 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 23m drive with frequent turns across 299 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Hillsboro Boulevard 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 23m 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 Deerfield Beach, FL to Gainesville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Hillsboro Boulevard | — | — |
| West Hillsboro Boulevard | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| FL 706 West | — | — |
| Indiantown Road | — | — |
| Orlando | — | — |
| Florida's Turnpike | — | — |
| CR 234 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Hillsboro Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deerfield Beach, FL and Gainesville, FL.
1
Start on Southeast 2nd Avenue
13 ft
·
7 sec
·
Southeast 2nd Avenue
2
Turn left onto East Hillsboro Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
East Hillsboro Boulevard
3
Continue on West Hillsboro Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Hillsboro Boulevard
4
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 95 North: West Palm Beach
5
Merge slight left
44 mi
·
50 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward FL 706 West: Okeechobee
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
FL 706 West: Okeechobee
7
Turn straight onto Indiantown Road
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Indiantown Road
8
Take the ramp right
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
9
Continue straight
482 ft
·
12 sec
10
Keep slight left to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
11
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
192 mi
·
3 hr 25 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
12
Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike
13
Merge slight left
46 mi
·
49 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward CR 234: Micanopy
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
CR 234: Micanopy
15
Turn right onto Southeast County Road 234
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast County Road 234
16
Turn left
420 ft
·
15 sec
17
Turn straight
8.0 mi
·
9 min
18
Turn right onto Southwest Williston Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Williston Road
19
Turn left onto South Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Main Street
21
Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Main Street
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
177 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Main Street
23
Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
24
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 149.5 miles from Deerfield Beach, FL, or about 2h 11m 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 66 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 149.5 miles or 2h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 35m
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 Deerfield Beach, 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 Deerfield Beach, FL
This is one driving day of about 299 miles and 4h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Deerfield Beach, 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 149.5 mi from Deerfield Beach, FL · 2h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
150 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 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 149.5 miles from Deerfield Beach, 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
$47.59 one way
$95.19 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
105 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $51.77 | $103.54 |
| premium | $4.72 | $55.60 | $111.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $66.02 | $132.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89.7 | 1 | $31.40 | $14.35 |
| Efficient EV | 74.8 | 0 | $26.16 | $11.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 119.6 | 1 | $41.86 | $19.14 |
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 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.
Destination
Gainesville, FL
Night in Gainesville on Friday
Local time
10:50 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
13 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
4h 23m 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 Deerfield Beach, FL to Gainesville, FL covers 299 miles and takes about 4h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Hillsboro Boulevard, West Hillsboro Boulevard, I 95 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 149.5 miles from Deerfield Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.59 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 4h 23m 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 Deerfield Beach, FL to Gainesville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Deerfield Beach, FL to Gainesville, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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