Gainesville, Florida to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

613.2 miles 986.8 km · straight line
735.8 miles estimated 1184.2 km · driving distance
14h 48min estimated drive time
$71 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
26° NNE bearing direction

How far is Gainesville, Florida from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Gainesville, Florida to Richmond, Virginia is 613.2 miles (986.8 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located NNE of Gainesville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 735.8 miles, taking about 14h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Gainesville, Florida in Florida and Richmond, Virginia in Virginia.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gainesville, Florida and Richmond, Virginia. 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 Richmond, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 48min $71 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 46min $59–$110* Budget
Train ~19h 14min $88–$258* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gainesville, Florida & Richmond, Virginia

Quick Facts

Gainesville, Florida
29.65°N, 82.32°W
America/New_York
50m elevation
Richmond, Virginia
37.54°N, 77.44°W
America/New_York
63m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 204 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients