Gainesville, Florida to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

474.4 miles 763.5 km · straight line
515.7 miles actual route 830 km · driving distance
9h 46min estimated drive time
$50 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
26° NNE bearing direction

How far is Gainesville, Florida from Raleigh?

The distance from Gainesville, Florida to Raleigh is 474.4 miles (763.5 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located NNE of Gainesville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 515.7 miles, taking about 9h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Gainesville, Florida in Florida and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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. 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 Raleigh. 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.

How to Get from Gainesville, Florida to Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 46min $50 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 43min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 17min $62–$180* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gainesville, Florida & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Gainesville, Florida
29.65°N, 82.32°W
America/New_York
50m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 158 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM