Trip from The Hammocks, FL to Gainesville, FL

Drive Time

6h 32m

Distance

351.7 mi

566 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$59

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

6h 21m ★

6 AM

6h 33m

8 AM

6h 57m

10 AM

6h 41m

12 PM

6h 39m

3 PM

6h 43m

5 PM

6h 56m

8 PM

6h 26m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from The Hammocks, FL to Gainesville, FL covers 351.7 miles and takes about 6h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, I 75, Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 260.8 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.75 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

175.8 miles from The Hammocks, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 17m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 6h 32m highway drive covering 351.7 miles, with most of the trip on Florida's Turnpike and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 260.8 miles on Florida's Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 260.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near SR 94 / Southwest 88th Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 351.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (SR 94 / Southwest 88th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.2 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

1.1 mi into trip | ~3m in | SR 94 / Southwest 88th Street

Turn right onto SR 94 / Southwest 88th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

4.2 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando

31.2 mi into trip | ~39m in | Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North

292.7 mi into trip | ~5h 24m in | Florida's Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike toward I 75 North: Ocala

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 75 North: Ocala

339.1 mi into trip | ~6h 14m in

Take the exit toward CR 234: Micanopy

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 374 Toward CR 234: Micanopy

Towns Along This Route

Between The Hammocks, FL and Gainesville, FL, road signs point toward Orlando and Florida's Turnpike Toll North.

Orlando

31.2 mi in | ~39m | via Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Florida's Turnpike Toll North

31.2 mi in | ~39m | via Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Florida's Turnpike	260.8 mi	4h 43m
I 75	46.1 mi	49m
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike	27.5 mi	31m
US 441	8 mi	9m
Southwest 88th Street	3 mi	5m
South Main Street	2.4 mi	4m
Southeast County Road 234	1.3 mi	2m
Southwest 152nd Avenue	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 260.8 mi, about 4h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Southwest 154th Circle Court

172 ft · 12 sec · Southwest 154th Circle Court

Turn left onto Southwest 103rd Street

167 ft · 7 sec · Southwest 103rd Street

Turn left onto Hammocks Boulevard

0.4 mi · 1 min · Hammocks Boulevard

Turn left onto Southwest 152nd Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Southwest 152nd Avenue

Turn right onto SR 94

3.0 mi · 5 min · Southwest 88th Street

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Toward Florida's Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Toward Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

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

Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Florida's Turnpike

Toward I 75 North: Ocala Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 75

46 mi · 49 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 374 Toward CR 234: Micanopy Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto CR 234

1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast County Road 234

Turn left

421 ft · 15 sec

Use the left lane.

Turn straight onto US 441

8.0 mi · 9 min · US 441

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto FL 331

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southwest Williston Road

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto CR 329

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Enter roundabout onto CR 329

92 ft · 1 sec · South Main Street

Continue on CR 329

0.2 mi · 32 sec · South Main Street

Enter roundabout onto CR 329

177 ft · 3 sec · South Main Street

Continue on CR 329

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Arrive at destination

CR 329

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 175.8 miles from The Hammocks, FL, or about 3h 17m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 260.8 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 175.8 miles or 3h 17m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 23m

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 Hammocks, 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 Hammocks, FL

This is one driving day of about 351.7 miles and 6h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from The Hammocks, 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.

The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 260.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 175.8 mi from The Hammocks, FL · 3h 17m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palm Bay, FL

176 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.

Popular next leg

Palm Bay, FL to Gainesville, FL

184.6 mi · 2h 52m

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 175.8 miles from The Hammocks, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 260.8 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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.

Biscayne National Park

National Park

Within sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Evidence of 10,000 years of human history is here to...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free

Caution: Boater Awareness

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$58.75 one way

$117.50 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 123 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$63.64	$127.28
premium	$4.90	$67.79	$135.58
diesel	$5.64	$78.14	$156.27

Estimated Tolls: $19.89

Florida's Turnpike (260.5 mi) $18.24

Homestead Extension (27.5 mi) $1.65

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$59

Tolls

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$104–$129

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 123.1 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	105.5	1	$36.93	$16.88
Efficient EV	87.9	1	$30.77	$14.07
EV Truck/SUV	140.7	1	$49.24	$22.51

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 1 day ago

Origin

The Hammocks, FL

Morning in The Hammocks on Monday

Local time

10:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gainesville, FL

Morning in Gainesville on Monday

Local time

10:34 AM

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

6h 32m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from The Hammocks, FL to Gainesville, FL covers 351.7 miles and takes about 6h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 75, Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 175.8 miles from The Hammocks, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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.

Between The Hammocks, FL and Gainesville, FL, road signs point toward Orlando and Florida's Turnpike Toll North.

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Trip from The Hammocks, FL to Gainesville, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Gainesville, FL

National Parks Near This Route

Biscayne National Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

The Hammocks, FL

Gainesville, FL

Same local time

9 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 32m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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