Gainesville, Florida to Montgomery, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Gainesville, Florida from Montgomery, Alabama?

The distance from Gainesville, Florida to Montgomery, Alabama is 301.9 miles (485.8 km) as the crow flies. Montgomery, Alabama is located NW of Gainesville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 377.4 miles, taking about 7h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Gainesville, Florida in Florida and Montgomery, Alabama in Alabama.

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 Montgomery, Alabama. 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.