Origin
Gainesville, FL
Night in Gainesville on Thursday
Local time
11:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gainesville, FL to Fleming Island, FL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
56.2 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fleming Island, FL
Arian Fernandez
Trip Overview
The drive from Gainesville, FL to Fleming Island, FL covers 56.2 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Waldo Road, West Brownlee Street, Sid Martin Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.2 miles on Waldo Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.95 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 56.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 28m drive with frequent turns across 56.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Waldo Road is the longest continuous segment at about 13.2 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near FL 24 / Waldo Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 28m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (FL 24 / Waldo Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.1 miles (FL 16 / West Brownlee Street): Navigation decision point; at 35.4 miles (CR 215): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
FL 24 / Waldo Road
Turn left onto FL 24 / Waldo Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
26.1 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
FL 16 / West Brownlee Street
Turn right onto FL 16 / West Brownlee Street
Navigation decision point
4
35.4 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
CR 215
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 215
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
54.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
East West Parkway
Turn right onto East West Parkway
Navigation decision point
4
55.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Waldo Road | 13.2 mi | 18m |
| West Brownlee Street | 9.3 mi | 12m |
| Sid Martin Highway | 8.8 mi | 11m |
| Doctors Inlet Road | 8.1 mi | 14m |
| CR 215 | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Blanding Boulevard | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| US 301 | 3 mi | 6m |
| East University Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Waldo Road
— 13.2 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville, FL and Fleming Island, FL.
1
Start on CR 329
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn right onto FL 20; FL 24; FL 26
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East University Avenue
3
Turn left onto FL 24
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Waldo Road
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on FL 24
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Northeast Waldo Road
5
Continue on FL 24
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Waldo Road
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto US 301
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Sid Martin Highway
7
Continue on US 301
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
US 301
8
Turn right onto FL 16
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
West Brownlee Street
9
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 215
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
CR 215
10
Turn left onto FL 21
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Blanding Boulevard
11
Turn slight right onto Doctors Inlet Road
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
Doctors Inlet Road
12
Continue on CR 220
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 220
13
Turn right onto East West Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East West Parkway
14
Turn right onto Town Center Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Town Center Boulevard
15
Enter roundabout
22 ft
·
0 sec
16
Continue
54 ft
·
2 sec
17
Continue on Radar Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Radar Road
18
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.1 mi from Gainesville, FL · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.1 miles from Gainesville, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fleming Island, FL
The final approach into Fleming Island, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.95 one way
$17.89 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $9.73 | $19.46 |
| premium | $4.72 | $10.45 | $20.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.41 | $24.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.90 | $2.70 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.92 | $2.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.87 | $3.60 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Fleming Island, FL
Night in Fleming Island on Thursday
Local time
11:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 28m 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 Gainesville, FL to Fleming Island, FL covers 56.2 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Waldo Road, West Brownlee Street, Sid Martin Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.1 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 $8.95 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 straightforward 1h 28m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (FL 24 / Waldo Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.1 miles (FL 16 / West Brownlee Street): Navigation decision point; at 35.4 miles (CR 215): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Gainesville, FL to Fleming Island, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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