Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 11m
Distance
337.4 mi
543 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gainesville, FL
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Ferry Pass, FL
David Kanigan
The drive from Gainesville, FL to Ferry Pass, FL covers 337.4 miles and takes about 6h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, I 75, West University Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 283 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
168.7 miles from Gainesville, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 9m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 283 mi | 5h 3m |
| I 75 | 46.7 mi | 50m |
| West University Avenue | 3.3 mi | 8m |
| Newberry Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| East Olive Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Davis Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 76 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,325 veh/hr typical · worst 1,879
Quietest
2 AM
~158 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 102 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville, FL and Ferry Pass, FL.
Start on CR 329
Turn left onto FL 24; FL 26
Continue on FL 26
Take the exit
Merge onto I 75
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 10
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto FL 291
Turn right onto CR 290
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 74 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 168.7 miles or 3h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ferry Pass, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Gainesville, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gainesville, FL
This is one driving day of about 337.4 miles and 6h 11m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
169 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 74 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 168.7 miles from Gainesville, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 283 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 336.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto FL 24; FL 26 / West University Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 75 North: Lake City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward FL 291 North: University of West Florida
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$52.18 one way
$104.35 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.30 | $57.15 | $114.29 |
| premium | $4.63 | $61.45 | $122.90 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $74.37 | $148.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 118.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 101.2 | 1 | $35.43 | $16.20 |
| Efficient EV | 84.4 | 0 | $29.52 | $13.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 135 | 1 | $47.24 | $21.59 |
Gas CO2
118 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Gainesville on Saturday
Local time
6:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Ferry Pass on Saturday
Local time
5:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
337.4 mi in 6h 11m, mostly highway — 283 mi of that is on I 10.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FL 24; FL 26 / West University Avenue.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 337.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FL 24; FL 26 / West University Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
324 ft
Total Descent
390 ft
Highest Point
228 ft
~168.7 mi in
Elevation Range
161 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Gainesville, FL to Ferry Pass, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.
Tallahassee
Founded 1853
Gainesville is in North Central Florida. It is home to the University of Florida, and Santa Fe College.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 11m. Total distance: 337.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 11m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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