Daytona Beach to Gainesville, Georgia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Daytona Beach from Gainesville, Georgia?

The distance from Daytona Beach to Gainesville, Georgia is 388 miles (624.5 km) as the crow flies. Gainesville, Georgia is located NNW of Daytona Beach. By car, the driving distance is approximately 465.7 miles, taking about 9h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Daytona Beach in Florida and Gainesville, Georgia in Georgia.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Daytona Beach and Gainesville, Georgia. 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.