Origin
Gainesville, FL
Afternoon in Gainesville on Friday
Local time
4:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gainesville, FL to Ormond Beach, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 11m
Distance
92 mi
148 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 2m
★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m
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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Ormond Beach, FL
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Trip Overview
Gainesville to Ormond Beach is 92 miles and takes about 2h 11m via Hawthorne Road and US Highway 1, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, moving from the state's interior toward the Atlantic coast. The route offers a mixed driving experience, transitioning from more open roads to coastal approaches. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46 miles from Gainesville, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne Road | 42.6 mi | 1h |
| FL 100 | 23.8 mi | 30m |
| US Highway 1 | 11.5 mi | 15m |
| State Street | 6 mi | 8m |
| Memorial Bridge | 5 mi | 8m |
| East University Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Reid Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Yonge Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Hawthorne Road
— 42.6 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville, FL and Ormond Beach, FL.
1
Start on CR 329
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn right onto FL 20; FL 24; FL 26
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East University Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on FL 20
43 mi
·
1 hr
·
Hawthorne Road
4
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 20
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
9th Street
5
Turn right onto US 17; FL 100
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Reid Street
6
Continue on US 17; FL 100
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Memorial Bridge
7
Turn left onto FL 100
24 mi
·
30 min
·
FL 100
8
Turn left onto US 1; FL 100
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
State Street
9
Enter roundabout onto US 1
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
US Highway 1
10
Continue on US 1
11 mi
·
15 min
·
US Highway 1
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on US 1
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Yonge Street
12
Turn left onto West Granada Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Granada Boulevard
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto North Ridgewood Avenue
261 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Ridgewood Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto New Britain Avenue
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
New Britain Avenue
15
Turn right
192 ft
·
14 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 2h 11m drive, leaving Gainesville in the morning allows ample time to reach Ormond Beach with daylight to spare. Since it's a relatively short trip at 92 miles, you have flexibility in planning stops. The longest continuous stretch is 42.6 miles on Hawthorne Road, so consider a brief break before or after that segment if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $14, and plan your refueling accordingly, especially if you're starting with less than a full tank.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46 miles from Gainesville, FL, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.6 miles.
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 20 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ormond Beach, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Gainesville, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 92 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Gainesville, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Hawthorne Road for about 42.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46 miles from Gainesville, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 91.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
FL 20; FL 24; FL 26 / East University Avenue
Turn right onto FL 20; FL 24; FL 26 / East University Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
43.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
FL 20 / 9th Street
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 20 / 9th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
49.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
FL 100
Turn left onto FL 100
Navigation decision point
4
79.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m in
|
US 1 / US Highway 1
Enter roundabout onto US 1 / US Highway 1
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
91.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m in
|
North Ridgewood Avenue
Turn left onto North Ridgewood Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.23 one way
$28.45 round trip
$3.93/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.30 | $15.58 | $31.16 |
| premium | $4.63 | $16.76 | $33.51 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $20.28 | $40.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.66 | $4.42 |
| Efficient EV | 23 | 0 | $8.05 | $3.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.8 | 0 | $12.88 | $5.89 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Ormond Beach, FL
Afternoon in Ormond Beach on Friday
Local time
4:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 11m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protect...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 72.9
View on nps.gov
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United Stat...
25 mi from route
~62 min detour
$15
near mile 47.6
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
About 38% of this route is highway, with the remaining portion on surface roads. You'll encounter a long stretch of 42.6 miles on Hawthorne Road before transitioning to FL 100 and then US Highway 1. Expect a mix of conditions, from potentially more open cruising on the initial highway sections to navigating more developed areas as you approach the coast.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.6 mi on Hawthorne Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FL 20; FL 24; FL 26 / East University Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 11m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FL 20; FL 24; FL 26 / East University Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.7 miles (FL 20 / 9th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 49.6 miles (FL 100): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
178 ft
9 ft
Total Climb
121 ft
Total Descent
290 ft
Highest Point
178 ft
Elevation Range
169 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Gainesville, FL
Full guide →Founded 1853
Gainesville is in North Central Florida. It is home to the University of Florida, and Santa Fe College.
Top landmarks
- • Hippodrome State Theatre — theater in Gainesville, Florida, United States
- • Anderson Hall — historic building on the campus of the University of Florida, USA
- • Buckman Hall — University of Florida campus
Arriving in Ormond Beach, FL
Full guide →Founded 1875
Ormond Beach is a city in Volusia County, East Central Florida. Ormond Beach is adjacent to the north of Daytona Beach.
Top landmarks
- • Anderson-Price Memorial Library Building — library building in Ormond Beach, Florida
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 92 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.6 miles on Hawthorne Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FL 20; FL 24; FL 26 / East University Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.7 miles (FL 20 / 9th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 49.6 miles (FL 100): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Fort Matanzas National Monument and Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ormond Beach, FL before heading back.
How this page is built
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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