Alachua, FL Road Trips
With 3 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Alachua, FL works well as a modest departure point in Florida. Most drives stay under 180 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Alachua, FL head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
342.4 mi
Hialeah, FL
Quickest Drive
1h 47m
Jacksonville, FL
Plan Around Alachua, FL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Alachua, FL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Alachua, FL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Alachua, FL
Driving from Alachua, FL
Expect an average of 180 miles and about 3h 34m behind the wheel when leaving Alachua, FL. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 323 miles (6h 8m), while the shortest is just 76 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Alachua, FL include Fort Lauderdale, FL (323.2 mi, 6h 8m), Tampa, FL (140.3 mi, 2h 47m), and Jacksonville, FL (75.5 mi, 1h 47m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in FL currently averages around $4.15 per gallon. For the typical 180-mile trip from Alachua, FL, budget about $29 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Alachua, FL and 2 routes heading into Alachua, FL, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 76 to 323 miles.
The longest mapped route from Alachua, FL covers 323 miles and takes approximately 6h 8m. Shorter options start at just 76 miles.
The average route from Alachua, FL runs about 180 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 34m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.15/gallon for regular), the average 180-mile trip from Alachua, FL costs roughly $29 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Alachua, FL include Fort Lauderdale, FL, Tampa, FL and Jacksonville, FL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Alachua, FL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
10,638
Median Income
$78,526
Median Home Value
$285,700
Median Age
39.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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