Gainesville, Florida to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Gainesville, Florida from Philadelphia?

The distance from Gainesville, Florida to Philadelphia is 818.8 miles (1317.7 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located NNE of Gainesville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 910.2 miles, taking about 17h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Gainesville, Florida in Florida and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.

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 East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gainesville, Florida and Philadelphia. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.