Dalton to Gainesville, Florida: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Dalton from Gainesville, Florida?

The distance from Dalton to Gainesville, Florida is 385.9 miles (621.1 km) as the crow flies. Gainesville, Florida is located SSE of Dalton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 463.1 miles, taking about 9h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Dalton in Georgia 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 Dalton 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.