Drive Time
6h 11m
Distance
331.7 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
The drive from Gainesville, FL to Palm Springs, FL covers 331.7 miles and takes about 6h 11m 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 $54.17 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
165.9 miles from Gainesville, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 5m into the drive .
Expect a 6h 11m drive with frequent turns across 331.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Williston Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast County Road 234 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike Toll South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 823 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville, FL and Palm Springs, FL.
Start on South Main Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Main Street
Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
Turn right onto Southwest Williston Road
Turn left onto South Main Street
Turn straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Turn right onto Southeast County Road 234
Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Tampa
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward SR 823: Red Road, Northwest 57th Avenue
Keep slight left to continue on SR 823 South: Hialeah
Turn left onto Red Road
Continue on Northwest 57th Avenue
Continue on West 4th Avenue/Red Road
Turn right onto West 53rd Street
Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 165.9 miles or 3h 5m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Palm Springs, 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 331.7 miles and 6h 11m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 165.9 mi from Gainesville, FL · 3h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
166 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 165.9 miles from Gainesville, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$54.17 one way
$108.34 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $60.02 | $120.04 |
| premium | $4.90 | $63.94 | $127.87 |
| diesel | $4.35 | $56.81 | $113.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 99.5 | 1 | $34.83 | $15.92 |
| Efficient EV | 82.9 | 0 | $29.02 | $13.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 132.7 | 1 | $46.44 | $21.23 |
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Gainesville on Saturday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Palm Springs on Saturday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
65°F
Palm Bay, FL
166 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
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
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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