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Trip from Flagami, FL to Gainesville, FL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

6h 19m

Distance

342.5 mi

551 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$55

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
6h 7m ★
6 AM
6h 19m
8 AM
6h 45m
10 AM
6h 28m
12 PM
6h 26m
3 PM
6h 29m
5 PM
6h 43m
8 PM
6h 12m

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

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Downtown Flagami, FL, FL

Flagami, FL

Andy Arthur

Trip Overview

The drive from Flagami, FL to Gainesville, FL covers 342.5 miles and takes about 6h 19m 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 $54.52 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

171.3 miles from Flagami, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 19m. Total distance: 342.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 19m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Drive Character

This is a 6h 19m highway drive covering 342.5 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 25 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 12.3 miles in.

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 22 significant decision points across 342.5 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 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

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

7
12.3 mi into trip | ~14m 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...
8
14.1 mi into trip | ~16m 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...
8
22 mi into trip | ~26m 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
7
283.6 mi into trip | ~5h 10m 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
7
330 mi into trip | ~6h 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 Mentioned on Route Signs

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

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

Orlando

22 mi in | ~26m | via Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Florida's Turnpike Toll North

22 mi in | ~26m | via Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

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
South Main Street 2.4 mi 4m
Southeast County Road 234 1.3 mi 2m
Palmetto Expressway 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 260.8 mi, about 4h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Alley Way

122 ft · 10 sec · Alley Way
2

Turn left onto Southwest 74th Avenue

144 ft · 6 sec · Southwest 74th Avenue
3

Turn left onto US 41

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Southwest 8th Street
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward SR 826 South
5

Merge onto SR 826

0.9 mi · 1 min · Palmetto Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto Express Lanes

11 mi · 12 min · Express Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 13 sec
Toward SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Gardens Drive Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 75

1.6 mi · 1 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Exit 5 Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando Use the slight right lane.
10

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.
11

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.
12

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

261 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

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.
14

Merge onto I 75

46 mi · 49 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 374 Toward CR 234: Micanopy Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Turn right onto CR 234

1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast County Road 234
17

Turn left

421 ft · 15 sec
Use the left lane.
18

Turn straight onto US 441

8.0 mi · 9 min · US 441
Use the straight lane.
19

Turn right onto FL 331

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southwest Williston Road
Use the right lane.
20

Turn left onto CR 329

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
21

Enter roundabout onto CR 329

92 ft · 1 sec · South Main Street
22

Continue on CR 329

0.2 mi · 32 sec · South Main Street
23

Enter roundabout onto CR 329

177 ft · 3 sec · South Main Street
24

Continue on CR 329

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
25

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 171.3 miles from Flagami, FL, or about 3h 8m 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 75 miles or 1h 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 171.3 miles or 3h 8m 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 9m

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 Flagami, 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 Flagami, FL

This is one driving day of about 342.5 miles and 6h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 miles from Flagami, 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 171.3 mi from Flagami, FL · 3h 8m into the drive

Downtown Palm Bay, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palm Bay, FL

171 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 75 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palm Bay, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 171.3 miles from Flagami, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Biscayne National Park

Biscayne National Park

National Park

Within sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Evidence of 10,000 years of human history is here to...

20 mi from route ~50 min detour Free
Caution: Boater Awareness
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$54.52 one way

$109.03 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 120 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $59.30 $118.61
premium $4.72 $63.69 $127.37
diesel $5.61 $75.62 $151.24

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

$55

Tolls

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$98–$123

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 119.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

8 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

Bird Ludlam - Tesla Supercharger

Miami, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Dadeland Station - Tesla Supercharger

Miami, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Miami, FL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Bird Ludlam

Miami, FL

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Dadeland Mall (Miami, FL)

Miami, FL

Electrify America

3 DCFC

AutoNation Nissan - Miami

Miami, FL

IN_CHARGE

1 DCFC

Dadeland Mall

Miami, FL

eVgo Network

1 DCFC

AutoNation Nissan - Miami

Miami, FL

Non-Networked

1 DCFC

Tesla: 3 eVgo Network: 2 IN_CHARGE: 1 Electrify America: 1 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 102.8 1 $35.96 $16.44
Efficient EV 85.6 0 $29.97 $13.70
EV Truck/SUV 137 1 $47.95 $21.92

Gas CO2

120 kg

EV CO2

40 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

Flagami, FL

Afternoon in Flagami on Thursday

Local time

1:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gainesville, FL

Afternoon in Gainesville on Thursday

Local time

1:29 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 19m 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 Flagami, FL to Gainesville, FL covers 342.5 miles and takes about 6h 19m 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 171.3 miles from Flagami, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.52 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 342.5 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 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Flagami, FL and Gainesville, FL, road signs point toward Orlando and Florida's Turnpike Toll North.

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