The drive from Gainesville, FL to Deerfield Beach, FL covers 297.7 miles and takes about 5h 31m 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, I 95 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 192 miles on Florida's Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.39 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
148.9 miles from Gainesville, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 44m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 31m. Total distance: 297.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 31m highway drive covering 297.7 miles, with most of the trip on Florida's Turnpike and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 192 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 192 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 58.8 miles in near Florida's Turnpike.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 297.7 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 58.8 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 250.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 296.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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58.8 mi into trip|~1h 8m in|Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 328
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
7
250.8 mi into trip|~4h 34m in
Take the exit toward FL 706: Jupiter
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 116
Toward FL 706: Jupiter
7
296.1 mi into trip|~5h 27m in
Take the exit toward SR 810: Hillsboro Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 42
Toward SR 810: Hillsboro Boulevard
7
296.5 mi into trip|~5h 28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 810 East: Deerfield Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward SR 810 East: Deerfield Beach
7
297.7 mi into trip|~5h 31m in|Southeast 2nd Avenue
Turn left onto Southeast 2nd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Gainesville, FL and Deerfield Beach, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.
Florida's Turnpike South
58.8 mi in|~1h 8m|via Florida's Turnpike
Orlando
58.8 mi in|~1h 8m|via Florida's Turnpike
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
192 mi
3h 25m
I 75
46.2 mi
49m
I 95
43.8 mi
50m
US 441
8 mi
9m
South Main Street
2.5 mi
5m
Southeast County Road 234
1.4 mi
2m
West Hillsboro Boulevard
0.9 mi
1m
Southwest Williston Road
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 192 mi, about 3h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville, FL and Deerfield Beach, FL.
1
Start on CR 329
0.5 mi·1 min·South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Enter roundabout onto CR 329
148 ft·3 sec·South Main Street
3
Continue on CR 329
0.3 mi·32 sec·South Main Street
4
Enter roundabout onto CR 329
57 ft·1 sec·South Main Street
5
Continue on CR 329
1.6 mi·2 min·South Main Street
6
Turn right onto FL 331
0.5 mi·54 sec·Southwest Williston Road
7
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·South Main Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn straight onto US 441
0.4 mi·33 sec·US 441
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Continue on US 441
7.0 mi·8 min·US 441
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 441
0.6 mi·47 sec·US 441
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto CR 234
1.4 mi·2 min·Southeast County Road 234
Use the right lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 75 South: Tampa
13
Merge onto I 75
46 mi·49 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike
192 mi·3 hr 25 min·Florida's Turnpike
Exit 328Toward Florida's Turnpike South, OrlandoUse the slight left / straight lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 116Toward FL 706: JupiterUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto FL 706
499 ft·19 sec·Indiantown Road
17
Take the ramp
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
18
Merge onto I 95
37 mi·42 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
6.3 mi·7 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Exit 42Toward SR 810: Hillsboro BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward SR 810 East: Deerfield BeachUse the slight left lane.
22
Turn straight onto SR 810
0.9 mi·1 min·West Hillsboro Boulevard
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on SR 810
0.1 mi·24 sec·East Hillsboro Boulevard
Use the left lane.
24
Turn left onto Southeast 2nd Avenue
26 ft·0 sec·Southeast 2nd Avenue
Use the left lane.
25
Arrive at destination
Southeast 2nd Avenue
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 148.9 miles from Gainesville, FL, or about 2h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 192 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 65 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148.9 miles or 2h 44m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deerfield Beach, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, FL
This is one driving day of about 297.7 miles and 5h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Gainesville, 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 192 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 148.9 mi from Gainesville, FL
· 2h 44m into the drive
The midpoint is around 148.9 miles from Gainesville, 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 192 miles.
Arriving in Deerfield Beach, FL
The final approach into Deerfield Beach, 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 Deerfield Beach, 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.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Holy Grain Coffee Shop
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Orlando, Florida
Around the midpoint, right off the route
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
$1 to $10
mile 106.3
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
89.3
1
$31.26
$14.29
Efficient EV
74.4
0
$26.05
$11.91
EV Truck/SUV
119.1
1
$41.68
$19.05
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Gainesville, FL
Late night
in Gainesville on Saturday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Deerfield Beach, FL
Late night
in Deerfield Beach on Saturday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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 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 31m 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 Gainesville, FL to Deerfield Beach, FL covers 297.7 miles and takes about 5h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 75, I 95. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 148.9 miles from Gainesville, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.39 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 demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 297.7 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 58.8 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 250.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 296.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Gainesville, FL and Deerfield Beach, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
