Alachua, FL Road Trips
With 4 routes heading out and 1 heading in, Alachua, FL works well as a modest departure point in Florida. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 315 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Alachua, FL head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: Larry Milligan
Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
341.6 mi
Hialeah, FL
Quickest Drive
5h 10m
Cape Coral, 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 315 miles and about 6h behind the wheel when leaving Alachua, FL. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 342 miles (6h 30m), while the shortest is just 264 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Alachua, FL include Hialeah, FL (341.6 mi, 6h 30m), Pembroke Pines, FL (329 mi, 6h 11m), Fort Lauderdale, FL (323.2 mi, 6h 8m), and Cape Coral, FL (264.2 mi, 5h 10m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in FL currently averages around $3.98 per gallon. For the typical 315-mile trip from Alachua, FL, budget about $49 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 4 mapped routes leaving Alachua, FL and 1 routes heading into Alachua, FL, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 264 to 342 miles.
The longest mapped route from Alachua, FL covers 342 miles and takes approximately 6h 30m. Shorter options start at just 264 miles.
The average route from Alachua, FL runs about 315 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.98/gallon for regular), the average 315-mile trip from Alachua, FL costs roughly $49 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 Hialeah, FL, Pembroke Pines, FL, Fort Lauderdale, FL and Cape Coral, 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.
Alachua, FL at a Glance
Founded
1884
Elevation
138 ft
Area
35 mi²
Notable People from Alachua, FL
A sampling of people born in Alachua, FL.
Michele Boyd
1980
American actress
City data from Wikidata (Q985175), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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