Alabaster to Gainesville, Florida: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Alabaster from Gainesville, Florida?

The distance from Alabaster to Gainesville, Florida is 362.8 miles (583.9 km) as the crow flies. Gainesville, Florida is located SE of Alabaster. By car, the driving distance is approximately 435.4 miles, taking about 8h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Alabaster in Alabama and Gainesville, Florida in Florida.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Alabaster and Gainesville, Florida. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.