Origin
Newberry, FL
Late night in Newberry on Saturday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newberry, FL to Gainesville, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
17.4 mi
28 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newberry, FL
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Trip Overview
Newberry, FL to Gainesville, FL is 17.4 miles and takes about 31 minutes via West Newberry Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Florida, connecting two familiar regions. It's a straightforward local drive, mostly on city streets, meaning you’ll want to keep your wits about you. Given the brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick hop, perhaps to run an errand or visit friends, and doesn't require extensive planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 17.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with 0% highway share. Expect frequent turns as you navigate through residential and commercial areas. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 13.9 miles along West Newberry Road. As you progress, the road will transition from West Newberry Road onto West University Avenue and finally South Main Street, indicating a shift from a more suburban feel to the heart of Gainesville. This constant need to adjust your course makes it an engaging, albeit not particularly fast-paced, journey.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Newberry Road is the longest continuous segment at about 13.9 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FL 26 / West Newberry Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Newberry, FL to Gainesville, FL is easy. At 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FL 26 / West Newberry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles (CR 329 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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FL 26 / West Newberry Road
Turn right onto FL 26 / West Newberry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
17.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
CR 329 / South Main Street
Turn right onto CR 329 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Newberry Road | 13.9 mi | 22m |
| West University Avenue | 3.4 mi | 8m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 250th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Newberry Road
— 13.9 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newberry, FL and Gainesville, FL.
1
Start on US 27; US 41
84 ft
·
5 sec
·
Southwest 250th Street
2
Turn right onto FL 26
14 mi
·
22 min
·
West Newberry Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on FL 26
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
West University Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto CR 329
115 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
5
Arrive at destination
CR 329
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.77 one way
$5.54 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.01 | $6.03 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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 Saturday
Local time
5:16 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
25 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m 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 Newberry, FL to Gainesville, FL covers 17.4 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Newberry Road, West University Avenue, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.7 miles from Newberry, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.77 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 Newberry, FL to Gainesville, FL is easy. At 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FL 26 / West Newberry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles (CR 329 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Newberry, FL to Gainesville, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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