Gainesville, Georgia to Palm Coast: Road Trip Guide & Distance

359.9 miles 579.2 km · straight line
431.9 miles estimated 695 km · driving distance
8h 41min estimated drive time
$42 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
154° SSE bearing direction

How far is Gainesville, Georgia from Palm Coast?

The distance from Gainesville, Georgia to Palm Coast is 359.9 miles (579.2 km) as the crow flies. Palm Coast is located SSE of Gainesville, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 431.9 miles, taking about 8h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Gainesville, Georgia in Georgia and Palm Coast 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 Gainesville, Georgia and Palm Coast. 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 Gainesville, Georgia to Palm Coast

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 41min $42 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 25min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 15min $52–$151* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gainesville, Georgia & Palm Coast

Quick Facts

Gainesville, Georgia
34.30°N, 83.82°W
America/New_York
381m elevation
Palm Coast
29.59°N, 81.21°W
America/New_York
1m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 120 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients