Origin
Saint Augustine, FL
Morning in Saint Augustine on Saturday
Local time
8:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Augustine, 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
1h 49m
Distance
72.5 mi
117 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 41m
★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Augustine, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Augustine, FL to Gainesville, FL covers 72.5 miles and takes about 1h 49m 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, US 17 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 $11.54 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
36.2 miles from Saint Augustine, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 72.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Saint Augustine, FL to Gainesville, FL covers 72.5 miles and takes about 1h 49m, 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 11 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 early in the drive near Carrera Street.
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 49m 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: near the start (Carrera Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 1 / North Ponce de Leon Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (FL 207): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Carrera Street
Turn left onto Carrera Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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US 1 / North Ponce de Leon Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto US 1 / North Ponce de Leon Boulevard
Navigation decision point
7
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
FL 207
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 207
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
28.5 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
FL 20 / 9th Street
Turn left onto FL 20 / 9th Street
Navigation decision point
3
72.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m 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 | 24.4 mi | 34m |
| US 17 | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| East University Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Ponce de Leon Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| Carrera Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 9th Street | 0.3 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, FL and Gainesville, FL.
1
Start on Cordova Street
84 ft
·
8 sec
·
Cordova Street
2
Turn left onto Carrera Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Carrera Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Ponce de Leon Boulevard
4
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 207
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
FL 207
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on FL 207
20 mi
·
26 min
·
FL 207
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto US 17; FL 100
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
US 17; FL 100
7
Turn left onto FL 20
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
9th Street
8
Continue on FL 20
43 mi
·
1 hr
·
Crill Avenue
9
Continue on FL 20; FL 26
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East University Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto CR 329
115 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
11
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 36.2 miles from Saint Augustine, FL, or about 55m 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 16 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.2 miles or 55m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gainesville, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Saint Augustine, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Saint Augustine, FL
This is one driving day of about 72.5 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Saint Augustine, 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 36.2 mi from Saint Augustine, FL · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.2 miles from Saint Augustine, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.54 one way
$23.08 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $12.55 | $25.11 |
| premium | $4.72 | $13.48 | $26.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.01 | $32.01 |
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: 25.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.61 | $3.48 |
| Efficient EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29 | 0 | $10.15 | $4.64 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Morning in Gainesville on Saturday
Local time
8:37 AM
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 49m 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, FL to Gainesville, FL covers 72.5 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Crill Avenue, FL 207, US 17. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.2 miles from Saint Augustine, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.54 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 49m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Carrera Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 1 / North Ponce de Leon Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (FL 207): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Saint Augustine, 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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