Gainesville, Florida to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Gainesville, Florida from Washington DC?
The distance from Gainesville, Florida to Washington DC is 706.8 miles (1137.5 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located NNE of Gainesville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 773.6 miles, taking about 14h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Gainesville, Florida in Florida and Washington DC in District of Columbia.
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 Washington DC. 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 Washington DC
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 236 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
- You could travel this distance about 35.2 times to circle the Earth's equator