Origin
Parkland, FL
Night in Parkland on Friday
Local time
11:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parkland, 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
4h 26m
Distance
304.1 mi
489 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 13m
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6 AM
4h 26m
8 AM
4h 53m
10 AM
4h 35m
12 PM
4h 33m
3 PM
4h 37m
5 PM
4h 51m
8 PM
4h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parkland, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Parkland, FL to Gainesville, FL covers 304.1 miles and takes about 4h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Holmberg Road, State Road 7, West Palmetto Park Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.40 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
152 miles from Parkland, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 26m. Total distance: 304.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 26m drive with frequent turns across 304.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Holmberg Road 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 26m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Parkland, FL to Gainesville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Holmberg Road | — | — |
| State Road 7 | — | — |
| West Palmetto Park Road | — | — |
| Lyons Road | — | — |
| Glades Road | — | — |
| Florida's Turnpike Toll | — | — |
| Florida's Turnpike Toll North | — | — |
| Florida's Turnpike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Holmberg Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkland, FL and Gainesville, FL.
1
Start on Holmberg Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Holmberg Road
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Holmberg Road
112 ft
·
7 sec
·
Holmberg Road
3
Exit the roundabout onto Holmberg Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Holmberg Road
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Holmberg Road
92 ft
·
3 sec
·
Holmberg Road
5
Exit the roundabout onto Holmberg Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Holmberg Road
6
Turn left onto State Road 7
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
State Road 7
7
Turn right onto West Palmetto Park Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Palmetto Park Road
8
Turn left onto Lyons Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lyons Road
9
Turn right onto Glades Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Glades Road
10
Turn left
62 ft
·
1 sec
11
Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
400 ft
·
10 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
12
Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
13
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
232 mi
·
4 hr 9 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
14
Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike
15
Merge slight left
46 mi
·
49 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward CR 234: Micanopy
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
CR 234: Micanopy
17
Turn right onto Southeast County Road 234
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast County Road 234
18
Turn left
420 ft
·
15 sec
19
Turn straight
8.0 mi
·
9 min
20
Turn right onto Southwest Williston Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Williston Road
21
Turn left onto South Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Main Street
23
Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Main Street
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
177 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Main Street
25
Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 152 miles from Parkland, FL, or about 2h 13m 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 67 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 152 miles or 2h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 38m
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 Parkland, 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 Parkland, FL
This is one driving day of about 304.1 miles and 4h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Parkland, 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 152 mi from Parkland, FL · 2h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
152 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 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 152 miles from Parkland, 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
$48.40 one way
$96.81 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
106 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $52.65 | $105.31 |
| premium | $4.72 | $56.55 | $113.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $67.14 | $134.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 91.2 | 1 | $31.93 | $14.60 |
| Efficient EV | 76 | 0 | $26.61 | $12.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 121.6 | 1 | $42.57 | $19.46 |
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
36 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
Gainesville, FL
Night in Gainesville on Friday
Local time
11:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°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
3 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
4h 26m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Parkland, FL to Gainesville, FL covers 304.1 miles and takes about 4h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Holmberg Road, State Road 7, West Palmetto Park Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 152 miles from Parkland, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.40 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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.
This is a straightforward 4h 26m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Parkland, FL to Gainesville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Parkland, 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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