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Trip from Saint Augustine Beach, FL to Gainesville, FL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 52m

Distance

75 mi

121 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 44m ★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 47m

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

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Downtown Saint Augustine Beach, FL, FL

Saint Augustine Beach, FL

Ethan Essig

Trip Overview

The drive from Saint Augustine Beach, FL to Gainesville, FL covers 75 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Crill Avenue, FL 207, FL 312 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.6 miles on Crill Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.94 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

37.5 miles from Saint Augustine Beach, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 75 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (39%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Saint Augustine Beach, FL to Gainesville, FL covers 75 miles and takes about 1h 52m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Crill Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 42.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near A1A Beach Boulevard.

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 1h 52m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (A1A Beach Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (A1A Beach Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.3 miles (FL 207): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | A1A Beach Boulevard

Turn right onto A1A Beach Boulevard

Navigation decision point

4
1.4 mi into trip | ~2m in | A1A Beach Boulevard

Keep slight left at fork onto A1A Beach Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
5.3 mi into trip | ~9m in | FL 207

Turn left onto FL 207

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
3
31 mi into trip | ~47m in | FL 20 / 9th Street

Turn left onto FL 20 / 9th Street

Navigation decision point

3
75 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in | CR 329 / South Main Street

Turn left onto CR 329 / South Main Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Crill Avenue 42.6 mi 1h
FL 207 23.1 mi 32m
FL 312 3.6 mi 6m
US 17 2.7 mi 5m
A1A Beach Boulevard 1.6 mi 2m
East University Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
9th Street 0.4 mi 1m
South Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Crill Avenue — 42.6 mi, about 1h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Augustine Beach, FL and Gainesville, FL.

1

Start on 9th Street

482 ft · 23 sec · 9th Street
2

Turn right onto A1A Beach Boulevard

1.3 mi · 2 min · A1A Beach Boulevard
3

Keep slight left at fork onto A1A Beach Boulevard

0.3 mi · 28 sec · A1A Beach Boulevard
4

Continue on FL 312

3.6 mi · 6 min · FL 312
5

Turn left onto FL 207

3.4 mi · 5 min · FL 207
Use the left lane.
6

Continue on FL 207

20 mi · 26 min · FL 207
Use the right lane.
7

Turn right onto US 17; FL 100

2.7 mi · 5 min · US 17; FL 100
8

Turn left onto FL 20

0.3 mi · 1 min · 9th Street
9

Continue on FL 20

43 mi · 1 hr · Crill Avenue
10

Continue on FL 20; FL 26

1.1 mi · 2 min · East University Avenue
Use the left lane.
11

Turn left onto CR 329

115 ft · 3 sec · South Main Street
12

Arrive at destination

CR 329

Trip Plan

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 37.5 miles from Saint Augustine Beach, FL, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.6 miles.

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 17 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 37.5 miles or 57m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 34m

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 Saint Augustine Beach, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Saint Augustine Beach, FL

This is one driving day of about 75 miles and 1h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Saint Augustine Beach, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Crill Avenue for about 42.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.5 mi from Saint Augustine Beach, FL · 57m into the drive

Downtown Palatka, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palatka, FL

38 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

Flagler Estates, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palatka, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.9 miles from Saint Augustine Beach, 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

National Monument

Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United Stat...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour $15 near mile 2.6
View on nps.gov
Fort Matanzas National Monument

Fort Matanzas National Monument

National Monument

Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protect...

10 mi from route ~24 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.94 one way

$23.88 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $12.99 $25.97
premium $4.72 $13.95 $27.89
diesel $5.61 $16.56 $33.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.5 0 $7.87 $3.60
Efficient EV 18.8 0 $6.56 $3.00
EV Truck/SUV 30 0 $10.50 $4.80

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Saint Augustine Beach, FL

Evening in Saint Augustine Beach on Thursday

Local time

7:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gainesville, FL

Evening in Gainesville on Thursday

Local time

7:56 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

19 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

1h 52m 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 Saint Augustine Beach, FL to Gainesville, FL covers 75 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Crill Avenue, FL 207, FL 312. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.5 miles from Saint Augustine Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.94 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 is a straightforward 1h 52m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (A1A Beach Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (A1A Beach Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.3 miles (FL 207): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Saint Augustine Beach, FL to Gainesville, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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