Trip from Middleburg, FL to Gainesville, FL

Drive Time

58m

Distance

44.7 mi

72 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min

4 AM

0h 54m ★

6 AM

0h 58m

8 AM

1h 8m

10 AM

1h 2m

12 PM

1h 1m

3 PM

1h 2m

5 PM

1h 7m

8 PM

0h 55m

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

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Middleburg to Gainesville covers a compact 44.7 miles, making it an easy trip to complete in about 58 minutes. Since this is a short distance, a single day is more than enough time to make the trek and return if needed. You can expect to spend roughly $7 on fuel, keeping this an affordable regional excursion within Florida. Because the route relies entirely on local roads rather than interstates, you should prepare for a steady, turn-heavy pace. This drive is ideal for those who prefer navigating through local corridors rather than handling high-speed highway traffic.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

22.4 miles from Middleburg, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highly technical and turn-heavy experience as you navigate exclusively on local roads. You will spend your time winding through Main Street, Blanding Boulevard, and Temple Avenue, with zero percent of the trip taking place on a highway. Because there is no highway travel, there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, meaning your longest segment on any single road is quite short. You will need to stay alert behind the wheel, as the nature of these local roads requires consistent attention to turns and transitions. It is a very hands-on drive that keeps you engaged with local traffic patterns throughout the entire 58-minute duration.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Middleburg, FL to Gainesville, FL is easy. At 58m 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 Middleburg, FL to Gainesville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Blanding Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
Temple Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Kennard Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Waldo Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Northeast Waldo Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
East University Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Wharf Street

118 ft · 11 sec · Wharf Street

2

Turn left onto Main Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Main Street

3

At the end of the road, turn slight left onto Blanding Boulevard

2.7 mi · 4 min · Blanding Boulevard

4

Turn right

6.1 mi · 9 min

5

Turn straight

9.4 mi · 13 min

6

Turn left onto Temple Avenue

3.0 mi · 5 min · Temple Avenue

7

At the end of the road, turn left

9.1 mi · 11 min

8

Keep slight right to continue on Kennard Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Kennard Street

9

Continue on Waldo Road

11 mi · 14 min · Waldo Road

10

Continue on Northeast Waldo Road

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Northeast Waldo Road

11

Continue on Waldo Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Waldo Road

12

Turn right onto East University Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · East University Avenue

13

Turn left onto South Main Street

115 ft · 3 sec · South Main Street

14

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. With no stops required to complete the 44.7-mile journey, you can easily drive the route in one go without needing to build in significant rest breaks. Keep in mind that because you are sticking to local arteries like Blanding Boulevard, traffic flow will be dictated by local intersections rather than highway speeds. Plan to have your $7 in fuel costs accounted for before you head out to ensure a smooth transition between these two Florida locations. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, double-check your GPS navigation before starting to ensure you stay on the correct path through the various local streets.

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 22.4 miles from Middleburg, FL, or about 29m 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 44.7 miles or 58m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 22.4 miles or 29m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 49m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Middleburg, 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 Middleburg, FL

This is one driving day of about 44.7 miles and 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Middleburg, FL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.4 mi from Middleburg, FL · 29m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Citra, FL

22 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

Lake City, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Citra, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.4 miles from Middleburg, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Gainesville, FL

The final approach into Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, 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

$7.47 one way

$14.93 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$8.09	$16.18
premium	$4.90	$8.62	$17.23
diesel	$5.64	$9.93	$19.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	13.4	$4.69	$2.15
Efficient EV	11.2	$3.91	$1.79
EV Truck/SUV	17.9	$6.26	$2.86

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Middleburg, FL

Evening in Middleburg on Sunday

Local time

7:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gainesville, FL

Evening in Gainesville on Sunday

Local time

7:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

58m 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 Middleburg, FL to Gainesville, FL covers 44.7 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Main Street, Blanding Boulevard, Temple Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 22.4 miles from Middleburg, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.47 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 Middleburg, FL to Gainesville, FL is easy. At 58m 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 Middleburg, FL to Gainesville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Middleburg, FL to Gainesville, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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