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2h 28m
Distance
105.9 mi
170 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
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Deltona, FL
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The drive from Gainesville, FL to Deltona, FL covers 105.9 miles and takes about 2h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Fort Brooks Road, I 75, US 441 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.2 miles on Fort Brooks Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.69 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
53 miles from Gainesville, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
The drive from Gainesville, FL to Deltona, FL covers 105.9 miles and takes about 2h 28m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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 29.5 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 105.9 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 29.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.5 miles (SR 326): Lane positioning matters here; at 103.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto SR 326
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Orange City, Deltona
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward Deltona
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward Deltona
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Brooks Road | 39.2 mi | 54m |
| I 75 | 16.5 mi | 17m |
| US 441 | 8 mi | 9m |
| Northeast 70th Street | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| South US Highway 1 | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| North Spring Garden Avenue | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| North US Highway 17 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| FL 472 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville, FL and Deltona, FL.
Start on CR 329
Enter roundabout onto CR 329
Continue on CR 329
Enter roundabout onto CR 329
Continue on CR 329
Turn right onto FL 331
Turn left onto South Main Street
Turn straight onto US 441
Continue on US 441
Continue on US 441
Turn right onto CR 234
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 75
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto SR 326
Continue on FL 326
Continue on FL 326
Continue on FL 326
At end of road, turn left onto FL 40
Turn right onto US 17
Enter roundabout onto US 17
Continue on US 17
Take the exit
Continue on FL 15A
Continue on FL 15A
Continue on FL 15A
Turn right onto US 17; US 92
Take the exit
Continue on FL 472
Take the exit
Merge onto I 4
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto CR 4146
Turn right onto North Normandy Boulevard
Arrive at destination
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.
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 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53 miles or 1h 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 1h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deltona, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, FL
This is one driving day of about 105.9 miles and 2h 28m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53 mi from Gainesville, FL · 1h 11m 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 53 miles from Gainesville, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Deltona, 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 Deltona, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$17.69 one way
$35.38 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $19.16 | $38.32 |
| premium | $4.90 | $20.41 | $40.83 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.53 | $47.05 |
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: 37.1 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 | 31.8 | 0 | $11.12 | $5.08 |
| Efficient EV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.27 | $4.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.4 | 0 | $14.83 | $6.78 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Gainesville on Monday
Local time
5:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Deltona on Monday
Local time
5:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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