Day trip from Jacksonville to Gainesville
Gainesville lies 99 km (62 mi) south-west of Jacksonville, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 99 km (62 mi) apart, Gainesville is a realistic day trip from Jacksonville: about 1 h 37 min each way by road.
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| Jacksonville | Gainesville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 145,214 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 37 m (121 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 32099–32277 | 32601–32653 |
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Common questions
How far is Gainesville from Jacksonville?
99 km (62 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Jacksonville; by road roughly 121 km (75 mi).
How long does it take to get from Jacksonville to Gainesville by road?
About 1 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jacksonville and Gainesville?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.