Trip from Gainesville, FL to The Crossings, FL

Drive Time

6h 27m

Distance

349.1 mi

562 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$58

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

6h 15m ★

6 AM

6h 27m

8 AM

6h 52m

10 AM

6h 36m

12 PM

6h 33m

3 PM

6h 37m

5 PM

6h 51m

8 PM

6h 20m

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

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The Crossings, FL

Arian Fernandez

Trip Overview

The drive from Gainesville, FL to The Crossings, FL covers 349.1 miles and takes about 6h 27m 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, Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 261 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.32 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

174.6 miles from Gainesville, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 13m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 6h 27m highway drive covering 349.1 miles, with most of the trip on Florida's Turnpike and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 261 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 23 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 261 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.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 349.1 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 319.8 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 320 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

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

319.8 mi into trip | ~5h 51m in | Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead

320 mi into trip | ~5h 51m in | Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike toward Homestead

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Homestead

346.7 mi into trip | ~6h 21m in

Take the exit toward SR 94: Southwest 88th Street, Kendall 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. Exit 20 Toward SR 94: Southwest 88th Street, Kendall Dr...

347 mi into trip | ~6h 22m in

Keep slight right at fork toward SR 94 West: Southwest 88th Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward SR 94 West: Southwest 88th Street

Towns Along This Route

Between Gainesville, FL and The Crossings, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll South and Homestead.

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

Florida's Turnpike Toll South

319.8 mi in | ~5h 51m | via Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Homestead

319.8 mi in | ~5h 51m | via Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Florida's Turnpike	261 mi	4h 43m
I 75	46.2 mi	49m
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike	27 mi	30m
US 441	8 mi	9m
South Main Street	2.5 mi	5m
Southeast County Road 234	1.4 mi	2m
Southwest 127th Avenue	1.2 mi	2m
Southwest 88th Street	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 261 mi, about 4h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on CR 329

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Enter roundabout onto CR 329

148 ft · 3 sec · South Main Street

Continue on CR 329

0.3 mi · 32 sec · South Main Street

Enter roundabout onto CR 329

57 ft · 1 sec · South Main Street

Continue on CR 329

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Turn right onto FL 331

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Southwest Williston Road

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · South Main Street

Use the left lane.

Turn straight onto US 441

0.4 mi · 33 sec · US 441

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on US 441

7.0 mi · 8 min · US 441

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 441

0.6 mi · 47 sec · US 441

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto CR 234

1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeast County Road 234

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward I 75 South: Tampa

Merge onto I 75

46 mi · 49 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike

261 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike

Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Take the exit onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

27 mi · 29 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Toward Homestead Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Exit 20 Toward SR 94: Southwest 88th Street, Kendall Drive Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

410 ft · 13 sec

Toward SR 94 West: Southwest 88th Street Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto SR 94

0.6 mi · 1 min · Southwest 88th Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn left onto Southwest 127th Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Southwest 127th Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Southwest 107th Terrace

286 ft · 14 sec · Southwest 107th Terrace

Turn right onto Southwest 127th Court

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Southwest 127th Court

Arrive at destination

Southwest 104th Terrace

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 174.6 miles from Gainesville, FL, or about 3h 13m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 261 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 174.6 miles or 3h 13m 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 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near The Crossings, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 349.1 miles and 6h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 261 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 174.6 mi from Gainesville, FL · 3h 13m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palm Bay, FL

175 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 The Crossings, FL

185.3 mi · 3h 32m

Pacing Suggestions

Orlando, 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 174.6 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 261 miles.

Arriving in The Crossings, FL

The final approach into The Crossings, 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 The Crossings, 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

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...

17 mi from route ~43 min detour Free near mile 349.1

Caution: Boater Awareness

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$58.32 one way

$116.63 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 122 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$63.17	$126.34
premium	$4.90	$67.29	$134.58
diesel	$5.64	$77.56	$155.12

Estimated Tolls: $19.88

Florida's Turnpike (261 mi) $18.27

Homestead Extension (27 mi) $1.61

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

$58

Tolls

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$103–$128

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 122.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	104.7	1	$36.66	$16.76
Efficient EV	87.3	0	$30.55	$13.96
EV Truck/SUV	139.6	1	$48.87	$22.34

Gas CO2

122 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

Gainesville, FL

Morning in Gainesville on Monday

Local time

10:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

The Crossings, FL

Morning in The Crossings on Monday

Local time

10:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°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

9 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 27m 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 Gainesville, FL to The Crossings, FL covers 349.1 miles and takes about 6h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 75, Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 174.6 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 $58.32 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.

Between Gainesville, FL and The Crossings, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll South and Homestead.

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Trip from Gainesville, FL to The Crossings, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in The Crossings, FL

National Parks Near This Route

Biscayne National Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Gainesville, FL

The Crossings, FL

Same local time

9 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 27m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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