Fayetteville, North Carolina to Gainesville, Florida: Road Trip Guide & Distance

423.8 miles 682.1 km · straight line
508.6 miles estimated 818.5 km · driving distance
10h 14min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
209° SSW bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, North Carolina from Gainesville, Florida?

The distance from Fayetteville, North Carolina to Gainesville, Florida is 423.8 miles (682.1 km) as the crow flies. Gainesville, Florida is located SSW of Fayetteville, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 508.6 miles, taking about 10h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, North Carolina in North Carolina 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. 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 Fayetteville, North Carolina 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.

How to Get from Fayetteville, North Carolina to Gainesville, Florida

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 14min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 17min $41–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 43min $61–$178* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, North Carolina & Gainesville, Florida

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, North Carolina
35.05°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
29m 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 141 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients