Gainesville, Florida to St. Augustine: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Gainesville, Florida from St. Augustine?

The distance from Gainesville, Florida to St. Augustine is 62.9 miles (101.2 km) as the crow flies. St. Augustine is located ENE of Gainesville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 78.6 miles, taking about 1h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gainesville, Florida and St. Augustine. 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.