Road Trips from Gainesville, FL
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
35
Shortest
1.4h
With Parks Nearby
14
Under 2 hours
6 total in this range
Full-day getaway
17 total in this range
Daytona Beach, FL
2h 21m97 mi one way
Merritt Island, FL
3h 13m159.1 mi one way
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
2h 2m92 mi one way
Lake Alfred, FL
2h 38m126 mi one way
Indian Harbour Beach, FL
3h 31m180.6 mi one way
Weekend trip
12 total in this range
Bonita Springs, FL
5h273 mi one way
Palm Springs, FL
6h 11m331.7 mi one way
Belle Glade, FL
5h 9m254 mi one way
Pinewood, FL
6h 3m328.1 mi one way
Miami, FL
6h 13m334.7 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Daytona Beach, FL
2h 21m97 mi one way
Merritt Island, FL
3h 13m159.1 mi one way
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
2h 2m92 mi one way
Jacksonville, FL
1h 33m71.4 mi one way
Daytona Beach, FL
2h 21m97 mi one way
Jacksonville, FL
1h 33m71.4 mi one way
Miami, FL
6h 13m334.7 mi one way
Tallahassee, FL
2h 54m149 mi one way
Merritt Island, FL
3h 13m159.1 mi one way
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
2h 2m92 mi one way
Jacksonville, FL
1h 33m71.4 mi one way
Bonita Springs, FL
5h273 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Mild temps before summer humidity sets in.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
This is the sweet spot — mild and dry for road trips.
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