Origin
Gainesville, FL
Late night in Gainesville on Friday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gainesville, FL to Pinecrest, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 29m
Distance
347.8 mi
560 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 18m
★
6 AM
6h 30m
8 AM
6h 54m
10 AM
6h 39m
12 PM
6h 36m
3 PM
6h 40m
5 PM
6h 53m
8 PM
6h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pinecrest, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gainesville, FL to Pinecrest, FL covers 347.8 miles and takes about 6h 29m 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 $55.36 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
173.9 miles from Gainesville, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 14m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 29m. Total distance: 347.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 29m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 29m drive with frequent turns across 347.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 29m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gainesville, FL to Pinecrest, 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 | — | — |
| Florida's Turnpike Toll South | — | — |
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | — | — |
| SR 823 | — | — |
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 Pinecrest, 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
261 mi
·
4 hr 43 min
·
Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
15
Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
16
Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
17
Take the exit slight right toward SR 823: Red Road, Northwest 57th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
SR 823: Red Road, Northwest 57th Avenue
18
Keep slight left to continue on SR 823 South: Hialeah
203 ft
·
7 sec
·
SR 823 South: Hialeah
19
Turn left onto Red Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Red Road
20
Continue on Northwest 57th Avenue
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest 57th Avenue
21
Turn right onto Northwest 167th Street
295 ft
·
8 sec
·
Northwest 167th Street
22
Take the ramp slight left toward SR 826 West: Miami International Airport
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
SR 826 West: Miami International Airport
23
Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Palmetto Expressway
24
Keep slight left to continue on Express Lanes
9.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Express Lanes
25
Merge slight right onto Palmetto Expressway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Palmetto Expressway
26
Keep slight right to continue on Palmetto Expressway
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Palmetto Expressway
27
Merge slight left onto South Dixie Highway
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Dixie Highway
28
Turn left onto Southwest 104th Street
525 ft
·
25 sec
·
Southwest 104th Street
29
Turn right onto Southwest 77th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 77th Avenue
30
Turn left onto Southwest 112th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 112th Street
31
Arrive at your destination
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 173.9 miles from Gainesville, FL, or about 3h 14m 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 77 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 173.9 miles or 3h 14m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pinecrest, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Gainesville, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 347.8 miles and 6h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 77 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 173.9 mi from Gainesville, FL · 3h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
174 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 77 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 173.9 miles from Gainesville, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pinecrest, FL
The final approach into Pinecrest, 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 Pinecrest, 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
$55.36 one way
$110.72 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
122 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $60.22 | $120.44 |
| premium | $4.72 | $64.67 | $129.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $76.79 | $153.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 121.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 104.3 | 1 | $36.52 | $16.69 |
| Efficient EV | 87 | 0 | $30.43 | $13.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 139.1 | 1 | $48.69 | $22.26 |
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.
Destination
Pinecrest, FL
Late night in Pinecrest on Friday
Local time
4:52 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
12 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
6h 29m 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 Pinecrest, FL covers 347.8 miles and takes about 6h 29m 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 173.9 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 $55.36 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 29m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gainesville, FL to Pinecrest, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gainesville, FL to Pinecrest, 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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