Trip from The Crossings, FL to Gainesville, FL

Drive Time

5h 23m

Distance

350.4 mi

564 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$59

one way

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Trip Overview

Traveling from The Crossings to Gainesville covers 350.4 miles, a journey that typically takes about 5 hours and 23 minutes behind the wheel. Because this route involves navigating through local areas rather than major interstates, it functions best as a single-day trip. You should set aside approximately $57 for your fuel budget to complete the journey. Given the turn-heavy nature of the roads, expect a more active driving experience than a standard highway cruise. While it is certainly feasible to finish in one day, the duration makes for a substantial time commitment on the road. Carefully consider your schedule before departing, as the local roads require your full attention throughout the trip.

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

175.2 miles from The Crossings, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a very different experience than a typical interstate trek, as this route consists entirely of local roads with zero highway percentage. You will navigate a series of turns along Southwest 105th Terrace, Southwest 128th Avenue, and Southwest 104th Street. Because the longest uninterrupted stretch on Southwest 105th Terrace is 0 miles, you will rarely have a chance to settle into a consistent pace. This turn-heavy local drive demands constant vigilance and frequent adjustments to your speed and steering. It is a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local geography for the entire 350.4-mile distance.

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

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Southwest 105th Terrace 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.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 23m 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 The Crossings, FL to Gainesville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Southwest 105th Terrace	Unavailable	Refreshing
Southwest 128th Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Southwest 104th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Southwest 127th Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Southwest 88th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Florida's Turnpike	Unavailable	Refreshing
Florida's Turnpike North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike	Unavailable	Refreshing

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

Longest stretch: Southwest 105th Terrace — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Southwest 104th Terrace

466 ft · 22 sec · Southwest 104th Terrace

Turn right onto Southwest 105th Terrace

269 ft · 14 sec · Southwest 105th Terrace

Turn right onto Southwest 128th Avenue

453 ft · 22 sec · Southwest 128th Avenue

Turn right onto Southwest 104th Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Southwest 104th Street

Turn left onto Southwest 127th Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · Southwest 127th Avenue

Turn right onto Southwest 88th Street

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Southwest 88th Street

Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Florida's Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando

Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

27 mi · 29 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

1.0 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

261 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left

46 mi · 49 min

Take the exit slight right toward CR 234: Micanopy

0.2 mi · 32 sec · CR 234: Micanopy

Turn right onto Southeast County Road 234

1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast County Road 234

Turn left

420 ft · 15 sec

Turn straight

8.0 mi · 9 min

Turn right onto Southwest Williston Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southwest Williston Road

Turn left onto South Main Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

92 ft · 2 sec · South Main Street

Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · South Main Street

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

177 ft · 4 sec · South Main Street

Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this route relies on local roads rather than high-speed thoroughfares, plan for a steady, deliberate pace rather than a quick sprint. You should aim to leave early in the day to account for the frequent turns and the lack of highway relief. With only one recommended stop included in the itinerary, try to time your break strategically to avoid fatigue during the more complex sections of the drive. Keep your GPS updated and ready, as the lack of long highway stretches means you will be making frequent navigation changes. Budgeting enough time for the full 5 hours and 23 minutes is crucial to ensure you aren't rushing through the turn-heavy local segments.

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 175.2 miles from The Crossings, FL, or about 2h 41m 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 80 miles or 1h 13m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 175.2 miles or 2h 41m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 28m

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 The Crossings, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 The Crossings, FL

This is one driving day of about 350.4 miles and 5h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from The Crossings, 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 175.2 mi from The Crossings, FL · 2h 41m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palm Bay, FL

175 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

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palm Bay, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 175.2 miles from The Crossings, 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

$58.53 one way

$117.07 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 123 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$63.40	$126.81
premium	$4.90	$67.54	$135.08
diesel	$5.64	$77.85	$155.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$59

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$84–$109

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 122.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	105.1	1	$36.79	$16.82
Efficient EV	87.6	1	$30.66	$14.02
EV Truck/SUV	140.2	1	$49.06	$22.43

Gas CO2

123 kg

EV CO2

41 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 19 hours ago

Origin

The Crossings, FL

Afternoon in The Crossings on Sunday

Local time

2:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gainesville, FL

Afternoon in Gainesville on Sunday

Local time

2:36 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

9 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 23m 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 The Crossings, FL to Gainesville, FL covers 350.4 miles and takes about 5h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Southwest 105th Terrace, Southwest 128th Avenue, Southwest 104th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 175.2 miles from The Crossings, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.53 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 5h 23m 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 The Crossings, FL to Gainesville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

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