How far is Fort Walton Beach, FL from Gainesville, FL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Fort Walton Beach and Gainesville is 262.16 miles (421.91 km).
Flight distance from Fort Walton Beach, FL to Gainesville, FL is 262.16 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 37 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 34 minutes to travel from Fort Walton Beach to Gainesville with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Fort Walton Beach, Florida to Gainesville, Florida is: 313.33 miles (504.26 km) by car.
Driving from Fort Walton Beach to Gainesville will take approximately 04 hours 46 minutes.
#1 Fort Walton Beach
City in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States
| Population | 22396 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°25'14"N 86°37'1"W |
| Latitude | 30.4205900 |
| Longitude | -86.6170700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida. It is located in Alachua County in north-central Florida. Gainesville is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the University of Florida and the Matheson Museum.
| Population | 135004 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°39'6"N 82°19'29"W |
| Latitude | 29.6516300 |
| Longitude | -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Gainesville: South Main Street (-82.32501,29.65163)
Estimated Travel Time Between Fort Walton Beach and Gainesville
The distance between Fort Walton Beach and Gainesville is 504 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 36 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fort Walton Beach, FL and Gainesville, FL. The current time in Fort Walton Beach is 05:57:48, although it is 06:57:48 in Gainesville.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 26 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 50 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 15 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 13 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 28 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 10 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 54 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 41.85 liters (11.06 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fort Walton Beach and Gainesville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fort Walton Beach to Gainesville is $36.75 (diesel $48.1).
Florida gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.74 | $4.07 | $4.35 |
| Total | $36.75 | $41.37 | $44.96 | $48.1 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Florida ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.324 (Diesel $4.350) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fort Walton Beach and Gainesville (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
