Trip from Fountainebleau, FL to Gainesville, FL

Drive Time

5h 21m

Distance

347.2 mi

559 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$58

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 8m ★
6 AM
5h 21m
8 AM
5h 48m
10 AM
5h 31m
12 PM
5h 28m
3 PM
5h 32m
5 PM
5h 47m
8 PM
5h 13m

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

Trip Overview

The drive from Fountainebleau, FL to Gainesville, FL covers 347.2 miles and takes about 5h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Fontainebleau Boulevard, Northwest 97th Avenue, Northwest 25th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.00 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

173.6 miles from Fountainebleau, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 21m drive with frequent turns across 347.2 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.
Fontainebleau 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.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 21m 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 Fountainebleau, FL to Gainesville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Fontainebleau Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
Northwest 97th Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Northwest 25th Street Unavailable Refreshing
Northwest 107th Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Northwest 41st Street Unavailable Refreshing
Florida's Turnpike Toll North Unavailable Refreshing
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike Unavailable Refreshing
Florida's Turnpike Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Fontainebleau Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on Fontainebleau Boulevard

256 ft · 16 sec · Fontainebleau Boulevard
2

Continue on Fontainebleau Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Fontainebleau Boulevard
3

Turn right onto Northwest 97th Avenue

1.5 mi · 3 min · Northwest 97th Avenue
4

Turn left onto Northwest 25th Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Northwest 25th Street
5

Turn right onto Northwest 107th Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · Northwest 107th Avenue
6

Turn left onto Northwest 41st Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Northwest 41st Street
7

Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Florida's Turnpike Toll North
8

Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

18 mi · 18 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 173.6 miles from Fountainebleau, FL, or about 2h 40m 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 14m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 173.6 miles or 2h 40m 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 25m

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 Fountainebleau, 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 Fountainebleau, FL

This is one driving day of about 347.2 miles and 5h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fountainebleau, 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 173.6 mi from Fountainebleau, FL · 2h 40m into the drive

Downtown Palm Bay, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palm Bay, FL

174 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.

Popular next leg

Palm Bay, FL to Gainesville, FL

184.6 mi · 2h 52m

Pacing Suggestions

Pembroke Pines, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palm Bay, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 173.6 miles from Fountainebleau, 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

$58.00 one way

$116.00 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 122 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $62.82 $125.65
premium $4.90 $66.92 $133.85
diesel $5.64 $77.14 $154.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$58

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$83–$108

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 121.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 104.2 1 $36.46 $16.67
Efficient EV 86.8 0 $30.38 $13.89
EV Truck/SUV 138.9 1 $48.61 $22.22

Gas CO2

121 kg

EV CO2

41 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Fountainebleau, FL

Morning in Fountainebleau on Monday

Local time

10:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gainesville, FL

Morning in Gainesville on Monday

Local time

10:38 AM

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

23 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 21m 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 Fountainebleau, FL to Gainesville, FL covers 347.2 miles and takes about 5h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fontainebleau Boulevard, Northwest 97th Avenue, Northwest 25th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 173.6 miles from Fountainebleau, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.00 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 21m 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 Fountainebleau, FL to Gainesville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fountainebleau, FL to Gainesville, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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