Gainesville, Florida to Huntington, West Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

605.8 miles 975 km · straight line
727 miles estimated 1170 km · driving distance
14h 38min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
359° N bearing direction

How far is Gainesville, Florida from Huntington, West Virginia?

The distance from Gainesville, Florida to Huntington, West Virginia is 605.8 miles (975 km) as the crow flies. Huntington, West Virginia is located N of Gainesville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 727 miles, taking about 14h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Gainesville, Florida in Florida and Huntington, West Virginia in West Virginia.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gainesville, Florida and Huntington, West Virginia. 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, Florida to Huntington, West Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 38min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 34min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~19h 1min $87–$254* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gainesville, Florida & Huntington, West Virginia

Quick Facts

Gainesville, Florida
29.65°N, 82.32°W
America/New_York
50m elevation
Huntington, West Virginia
38.42°N, 82.45°W
America/New_York
173m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 202 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients