Origin
Gainesville, FL
Morning in Gainesville on Friday
Local time
7:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gainesville, FL to Azalea Park, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 13m
Distance
116.3 mi
187 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 4m
★
6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 32m
10 AM
2h 20m
12 PM
2h 18m
3 PM
2h 21m
5 PM
2h 31m
8 PM
2h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Azalea Park, FL
Angelyn Sanjorjo
Trip Overview
The drive from Gainesville, FL to Azalea Park, FL covers 116.3 miles and takes about 2h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, Southwest Williston Road, Southeast County Road 234 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.51 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.
Midpoint
58.1 miles from Gainesville, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 13m. Total distance: 116.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 13m drive with frequent turns across 116.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Gainesville, FL to Azalea Park, FL is easy. At 2h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gainesville, FL to Azalea Park, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Southwest Williston Road | — | — |
| Southeast County Road 234 | — | — |
| I 75 South | — | — |
| Florida's Turnpike South | — | — |
| FL 408 | — | — |
| East-West Expressway | — | — |
| Andes Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville, FL and Azalea Park, FL.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
148 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Main Street
59 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Main Street
5
Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
6
Turn right onto Southwest Williston Road
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Southwest Williston Road
7
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Main Street
8
Turn straight
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
9
Continue straight
7.0 mi
·
8 min
10
Continue straight
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
11
Turn right onto Southeast County Road 234
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast County Road 234
12
Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Tampa
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 75 South: Tampa
13
Merge slight left
46 mi
·
49 min
14
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
42 mi
·
45 min
·
Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
15
Take the exit slight right toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville
16
Continue on East-West Expressway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
East-West Expressway
17
Take the exit slight right toward Andes Avenue, Semoran Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Andes Avenue, Semoran Boulevard
18
Continue on Lake Underhill Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Underhill Road
19
Turn left onto Oxalis Drive
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Oxalis Drive
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 58.1 miles from Gainesville, FL, or about 1h 6m 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 26 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.1 miles or 1h 6m 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Azalea Park, 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 116.3 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Gainesville, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.1 mi from Gainesville, FL · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.1 miles from Gainesville, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Azalea Park, FL
The final approach into Azalea Park, 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 Azalea Park, 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
$18.51 one way
$37.02 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $20.14 | $40.27 |
| premium | $4.72 | $21.63 | $43.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.68 | $51.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.21 | $5.58 |
| Efficient EV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.18 | $4.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.5 | 0 | $16.28 | $7.44 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
Azalea Park, FL
Morning in Azalea Park on Friday
Local time
7:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
82°F
Wildwood, FL
58 mi in
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
18 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
2h 13m 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 Azalea Park, FL covers 116.3 miles and takes about 2h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, Southwest Williston Road, Southeast County Road 234. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.1 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 $18.51 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.
The drive from Gainesville, FL to Azalea Park, FL is easy. At 2h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gainesville, FL to Azalea Park, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gainesville, FL to Azalea Park, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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