Gainesville, Florida to Lake Worth Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

250.6 miles 403.3 km · straight line
313.2 miles estimated 504.1 km · driving distance
6h 18min estimated drive time
$30 - $37 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
146° SSE bearing direction

How far is Gainesville, Florida from Lake Worth Beach?

The distance from Gainesville, Florida to Lake Worth Beach is 250.6 miles (403.3 km) as the crow flies. Lake Worth Beach is located SSE of Gainesville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 313.2 miles, taking about 6h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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, Florida and Lake Worth Beach. 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 Lake Worth Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 18min $30 - $37 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 34min $25–$47* Budget
Train ~5h 59min $38–$110* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gainesville, Florida & Lake Worth Beach

Quick Facts

Gainesville, Florida
29.65°N, 82.32°W
America/New_York
50m elevation
Lake Worth Beach
26.62°N, 80.07°W
America/New_York
5m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 84 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 99.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients