How far is Sweetwater, FL from Gainesville, FL?
Fastest route
The distance from Sweetwater, Florida to Gainesville, Florida is approximately 342 miles (550 kilometers), and it takes around 5 hours and 25 minutes to drive there. The suggested route includes using Florida's Turnpike, which has tolls. Below are the directions for the journey.
Directions
🚗 Get on Ronald Reagan Tpke from NW 111th Ave.
- Head south on NW 111th Ave toward NW 112th Ave.
- Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto NW 12th St.
- Turn right onto the ramp to Florida's Turnpike North (Toll road).
- Keep left and merge onto Ronald Reagan Tpke (Toll road).
🛣️ Take Florida's Tpke to Co Rd 234 in Alachua County. Take exit 374 from I-75 N.
- Merge onto Ronald Reagan Tpke (Toll road).
- Use any lane to merge onto Florida's Tpke (Toll road).
- Take exit 374 toward Micanopy.
🛣️ Take US-441 N to S Main St in Gainesville.
- Turn right onto Co Rd 234.
- Slight left onto S Main St.
- At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on S Main St.
- At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit and stay on S Main St.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚘 Plan for a pit stop during the 5-hour drive to Gainesville.
- 📱 Use a GPS navigation app to stay updated on traffic conditions and find alternative routes if necessary.
- 🍔 Pack some snacks and drinks for the journey to stay refreshed along the way.
- ⛽ Make sure your vehicle has enough fuel for the trip, especially if there are long stretches without gas stations.
- 🛣️ Enjoy the scenic views and landmarks along the route. Consider taking some pictures during rest breaks.
- 💵 Keep some cash handy for toll payments along the way.
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sweetwater and Gainesville is 159.45 miles (256.62 km).
Flight distance from Sweetwater, FL to Gainesville, FL is 159.45 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Sweetwater to Gainesville with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sweetwater, Florida to Gainesville, Florida is: 183.02 miles (294.54 km) by car.
Driving from Sweetwater to Gainesville will take approximately 03 hours 22 minutes.
#1 Sweetwater
City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 20747 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 27°24'34"N 81°42'9"W |
| Latitude | 27.4094900 |
| Longitude | -81.7025800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| 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 Sweetwater and Gainesville
The distance between Sweetwater and Gainesville is 295 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 16 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.
There is no time difference between Sweetwater and Gainesville. The current time is 07:17:39.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 05 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 34 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 39 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 03 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 36 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 26 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 16 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.45 liters (6.46 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sweetwater and Gainesville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sweetwater to Gainesville is $21.47 (diesel $28.09).
Florida gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.74 | $4.07 | $4.35 |
| Total | $21.47 | $24.17 | $26.26 | $28.09 |
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 Sweetwater and Gainesville (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
