Warrington, FL to Gainesville, FL is 348.3 miles and takes about 6h 28m via I 10 and I 75, with a fuel budget near $57 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, primarily using major interstate highways for a consistent travel experience. Given its mostly highway profile and manageable duration, it's well-suited for a single-day drive. You'll find the bulk of your travel on I 10 before transitioning to I 75 to reach your destination.
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
174.1 miles from Warrington, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 13m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
282.9 mi
5h 3m
I 75
47.2 mi
50m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
5.6 mi
6m
West University Avenue
3.4 mi
8m
Barrancas Avenue
3.4 mi
6m
West Newberry Road
2.4 mi
5m
West Chase Street
0.8 mi
2m
2nd Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 282.9 mi, about 5h 3m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 108 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,233 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,761
Quietest
2 AM
~150 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 102 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warrington, FL and Gainesville, FL.
1
Start on East Palmetto Avenue
341 ft·16 sec·East Palmetto Avenue
2
Turn right onto 2nd Street
0.3 mi·48 sec·2nd Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto FL 292
3.4 mi·6 min·Barrancas Avenue
4
Turn slight right onto US 98 Business
0.2 mi·33 sec·West Garden Street
5
Turn left onto North A Street
485 ft·15 sec·North A Street
6
Turn right onto West Chase Street
0.8 mi·2 min·West Chase Street
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·33 sec
Toward I 110 North
8
Continue on I 110
5.6 mi·6 min·Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·28 sec
Exit 6Toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis HighwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
11
Merge onto I 10
283 mi·5 hr 3 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·37 sec
Exit 296AToward I-75 South: Tampa
13
Merge onto I 75
47 mi·50 min·I 75
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 387Toward FL 26: Gainesville, Newberry, Newberry RoadUse the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto FL 26
2.4 mi·5 min·West Newberry Road
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on FL 26
3.4 mi·8 min·West University Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto CR 329
115 ft·3 sec·South Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
CR 329
Trip Plan
For this 6h 28m drive, consider an early morning departure from Warrington to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic. With a single recommended stop, plan for a midday break to stretch your legs and refuel. The longest stretch on I 10 is over 280 miles, so ensure you have ample fuel before embarking on that segment. The fuel cost estimate of $57 is helpful for budgeting, and it’s wise to check local gas prices closer to your travel date. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility in pacing.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 174.1 miles from Warrington, FL, or about 3h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 282.9 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 77 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 174.1 miles or 3h 13m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gainesville, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Warrington, 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 Warrington, FL
This is one driving day of about 348.3 miles and 6h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 77 miles from Warrington, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 282.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 342.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|2nd Street
Turn right onto 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.9 mi into trip|~8m in|North A Street
Turn left onto North A Street
Navigation decision point
9
10.8 mi into trip|~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Hi...
5
11 mi into trip|~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
8
342.2 mi into trip|~6h 14m in
Take the exit toward FL 26: Gainesville, Newberry, Newberry Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 387
Toward FL 26: Gainesville, Newberry, Newberry R...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$56.00 one way
$112.00 round trip
$4.08/gal25.4 MPG avg122 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.44
$60.91
$121.82
premium
$4.78
$65.52
$131.04
diesel
$6.18
$84.73
$169.46
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 121.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
104.5
1
$36.57
$16.72
Efficient EV
87.1
0
$30.48
$13.93
EV Truck/SUV
139.3
1
$48.76
$22.29
Gas CO2
122 kg
EV CO2
41 kg (66% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Oct 18, 2026
Origin
Warrington, FL
Late night
in Warrington on Monday
Local time
2:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Clear
NE 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 18 at 2:56AM EDT until October 20 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 18 at 2:21AM EDT until October 18 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Gainesville, FL
Late night
in Gainesville on Monday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Cloudy
N 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 18 at 2:56AM EDT until October 20 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 18 at 2:21AM EDT until October 18 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
78°F
Quincy, FL
174 mi in
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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
6h 28m on the road
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Gulf Islands National Seashore
National Seashore
Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of America for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and historical landscapes. Come explore with...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a predominantly highway drive, with 96% of the route utilizing interstates. You'll encounter a long stretch of 282.9 miles on I 10, which means extended periods of consistent cruising. The transition to Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway and then I 75 will introduce more frequent exits and potential for increased traffic as you approach more populated areas.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 282.9 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 around 0.1 miles in near 2nd Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 348.3 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: at 0.1 miles (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (North A Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 28m. Total distance: 348.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 28m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 282.9 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 31 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Gainesville, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 31 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (North A Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Gulf Islands National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.5 hours each way, a round trip means 12.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Gainesville, FL before the return drive.
