Origin
Deltona, FL
Evening in Deltona on Monday
Local time
5:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Deltona, FL to Gainesville, FL
Drive Time
2h 26m
Distance
105.3 mi
169 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 17m
★
6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 47m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 46m
8 PM
2h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deltona, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Deltona, FL to Gainesville, FL covers 105.3 miles and takes about 2h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West State Road 40, I 75, FL 326 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.2 miles on West State Road 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
52.6 miles from Deltona, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Deltona, FL to Gainesville, FL covers 105.3 miles and takes about 2h 26m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West State Road 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 39.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 105.3 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 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward FL 472: Deltona, DeLand
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 114
Toward FL 472: Deltona, DeLand
9
4.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward FL 472 West: Cassadaga, De Land, Orange City Historic District, Blue Springs State Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward FL 472 West: Cassadaga, De Land, Orange...
7
7.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward US 17 North, US 92 East: DeLand
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 17 North, US 92 East: DeLand
6
9.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
FL 15A / West Taylor Road
Turn left onto FL 15A / West Taylor Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
92.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 8m in
Take the exit toward CR 234: Micanopy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 374
Toward CR 234: Micanopy
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Deltona, FL to Gainesville, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 234: Micanopy along the way.
Cr 234: Micanopy
92.7 mi in
|
~2h 8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West State Road 40 | 39.2 mi | 54m |
| I 75 | 16.6 mi | 17m |
| FL 326 | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| North US Highway 17 | 9.4 mi | 12m |
| US 441 | 8 mi | 9m |
| South Spring Garden Avenue | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| FL 472 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
West State Road 40
— 39.2 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deltona, FL and Gainesville, FL.
1
Start on East Normandy Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Normandy Boulevard
2
Turn left onto CR 4146
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Saxon Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
4
Merge onto I 4
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 4
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 114
Toward FL 472: Deltona, DeLand
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
451 ft
·
16 sec
Toward FL 472 West: Cassadaga, De Land, Orange City Historic District, Blue Springs State Park
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on FL 472
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
FL 472
Use the right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward US 17 North, US 92 East: DeLand
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on US 17; US 92
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Woodland Boulevard
10
Turn left onto FL 15A
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Taylor Road
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on FL 15A
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Road 15a
12
Continue on FL 15A
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
South Spring Garden Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto US 17
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
North US Highway 17
14
Enter roundabout onto US 17
137 ft
·
2 sec
·
North US Highway 17
15
Continue on US 17
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
North US Highway 17
16
Turn left onto FL 40
39 mi
·
54 min
·
West State Road 40
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto FL 326
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
FL 326
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Continue on FL 326
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 77th Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 75 North: Lake City
20
Merge onto I 75
17 mi
·
17 min
·
I 75
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 374
Toward CR 234: Micanopy
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn right onto CR 234
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast County Road 234
23
Turn left
421 ft
·
15 sec
Use the left lane.
24
Turn straight onto US 441
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
US 441
Use the straight lane.
25
Turn right onto FL 331
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Williston Road
Use the right lane.
26
Turn left onto CR 329
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
27
Enter roundabout onto CR 329
92 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Main Street
28
Continue on CR 329
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Main Street
29
Enter roundabout onto CR 329
177 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
30
Continue on CR 329
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Arrive at destination
CR 329
Trip Plan
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 52.6 miles from Deltona, FL, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.2 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 80 miles or 1h 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.6 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 1m
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 Deltona, 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 Deltona, FL
This is one driving day of about 105.3 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Deltona, 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.
The longest stretch is on West State Road 40 for about 39.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.6 mi from Deltona, FL · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 52.6 miles from Deltona, 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
$17.59 one way
$35.18 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $19.05 | $38.11 |
| premium | $4.90 | $20.30 | $40.59 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.39 | $46.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.06 | $5.05 |
| Efficient EV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.21 | $4.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.1 | 0 | $14.74 | $6.74 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Evening in Gainesville on Monday
Local time
5:47 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
1 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
2h 26m 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 Deltona, FL to Gainesville, FL covers 105.3 miles and takes about 2h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West State Road 40, I 75, FL 326. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.6 miles from Deltona, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.59 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 105.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Deltona, FL to Gainesville, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 234: Micanopy along the way.
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