Distance: University of Florida (Gainesville) to Palm Coast, FL

Direct Distance

• Road (via I-75 S → I-95 S): 133 miles (214 km).
• Drive Time: ~2 hours 15 minutes (normal traffic).
• Straight-line: ~115 miles (185 km).

Route Details

1. Start: UF campus, Gainesville (Alachua County).
2. I-75 South to Ocala (35 mi).
3. FL-40 East to Silver Springs (15 mi) – optional scenic.
4. I-75 South to I-95 South at Daytona Beach junction (or stay on I-75 to Wildwood → Florida's Turnpike → I-95).
5. I-95 South to Palm Coast (Flagler County) – Exit 284/289.

Alternatives

• US-1 (Coastal): Longer (160 mi), scenic, slower.
• Bus: Greyhound/FlixBus Gainesville → Palm Coast (3h+ with transfers).
• Flight: GNV → DAB (Daytona) 45 min + 20 min drive; not time-efficient.