Drive time
Fort Lauderdale to Gainesville
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The drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Gainesville, FL is approximately 4 hr 38 min covering about 278 miles at typical highway speeds.
Distance
278 mi
Drive time
4 hr 38 min
Midpoint
27.89°, -81.23°
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Midpoint
27.8870°, -81.2310°
Fort Lauderdale and Gainesville are about 278 miles apart — each person drives roughly 139 miles.
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