Origin
High Springs, FL
Late night in High Springs on Friday
Local time
2:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from High Springs, FL to Gainesville, FL
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
34m
Distance
22.6 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
High Springs, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between High Springs and Gainesville, this 22.6-mile commute is a straightforward journey that takes approximately 34 minutes. You will primarily navigate via ML King Memorial Highway, North Main Street, and Northwest 6th Street to complete the connection. Given the short duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. Budgeting around $4 for fuel will easily cover your needs for this excursion. Since both cities are located within the same region of Florida, you can expect a consistent local atmosphere throughout the entire drive.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. Your longest uninterrupted stretch consists of 17 miles spent on the ML King Memorial Highway before transitioning into city streets. Because the path relies entirely on local roads, you should remain focused on navigating various intersections and turns. This setup creates a hands-on driving experience that differs significantly from a high-speed interstate commute. You will find that the road conditions require your full attention as you transition from the outskirts into the Gainesville area.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
ML King Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 17 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 4 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 18.4 miles in near FL 20 / Northwest 6th Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.6 miles you will encounter 4 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18.4 miles (FL 20 / Northwest 6th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 19.3 miles (FL 222 / Northwest 39th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles (CR 329 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
18.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
FL 20 / Northwest 6th Street
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 20 / Northwest 6th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
19.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
FL 222 / Northwest 39th Avenue
Turn left onto FL 222 / Northwest 39th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
20 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
CR 329 / North Main Street
Turn right onto CR 329 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
21.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
CR 329 / North Main Street
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 329 / North Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ML King Memorial Highway | 17 mi | 23m |
| North Main Street | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Northwest 6th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Santa Fe Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 1st Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 39th Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 39th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
ML King Memorial Highway
— 17 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Springs, FL and Gainesville, FL.
1
Start on FL 20
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 1st Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 441
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Santa Fe Boulevard
3
Continue on US 441
17 mi
·
23 min
·
ML King Memorial Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 20
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 6th Street
5
Turn left onto FL 222
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Northwest 39th Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on FL 222
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Northeast 39th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto CR 329
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
Use the right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 329
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
9
Arrive at destination
CR 329
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.60 one way
$7.19 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Gainesville, FL
Late night in Gainesville on Friday
Local time
2:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
34m 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 High Springs, FL to Gainesville, FL covers 22.6 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are ML King Memorial Highway, North Main Street, Northwest 6th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.3 miles from High Springs, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.60 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.6 miles you will encounter 4 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 18.4 miles (FL 20 / Northwest 6th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 19.3 miles (FL 222 / Northwest 39th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles (CR 329 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from High Springs, FL to Gainesville, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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