Atlanta to Gainesville, Florida: Road Trip Guide & Distance

308 miles 495.6 km · straight line
330.3 miles actual route 531.6 km · driving distance
6h 6min estimated drive time
$32 - $39 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
156° SSE bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Gainesville, Florida?

The distance from Atlanta to Gainesville, Florida is 308 miles (495.6 km) as the crow flies. Gainesville, Florida is located SSE of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 330.3 miles, taking about 6h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Gainesville, Florida in Florida.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Atlanta and Gainesville, Florida. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to Gainesville, Florida

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 6min $32 - $39 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 19min $26–$50* Budget
Train ~5h 48min $40–$116* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Gainesville, Florida

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m elevation
Gainesville, Florida
29.65°N, 82.32°W
America/New_York
50m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 103 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM