Gainesville, Florida to Long Beach, Mississippi: Road Trip Guide & Distance

411.3 miles 662 km · straight line
493.6 miles estimated 794.4 km · driving distance
9h 56min estimated drive time
$48 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
278° W bearing direction

How far is Gainesville, Florida from Long Beach, Mississippi?

The distance from Gainesville, Florida to Long Beach, Mississippi is 411.3 miles (662 km) as the crow flies. Long Beach, Mississippi is located W of Gainesville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 493.6 miles, taking about 9h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Gainesville, Florida in Florida and Long Beach, Mississippi in Mississippi.

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 Gainesville, Florida and Long Beach, Mississippi. 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 Long Beach, Mississippi

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 56min $48 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 55min $39–$74* Budget
Train ~9h 26min $59–$173* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gainesville, Florida & Long Beach, Mississippi

Quick Facts

Gainesville, Florida
29.65°N, 82.32°W
America/New_York
50m elevation
Long Beach, Mississippi
30.35°N, 89.15°W
America/Chicago
8m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 137 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients