Distance from Washington to Gainesville by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Gainesville (FL) is 708 miles or 1138 kilometers or 615 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Gainesville is 778 miles (1253 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 70 miles or 115 km.

Washington to Gainesville Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Washington, DC and Gainesville, FL
This map shows the distance from Washington, DC, Usa to Gainesville, FL, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Washington, District of Columbia to Gainesville, Florida is displayed below.

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Gainesville, FL

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Gainesville, Florida is 778 miles or 1253 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Gainesville, FL is 778 miles or 1253 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Gainesville, Florida.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Gainesville, Florida is approximately 778 miles (1253 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 14 to 15 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to Gainesville, FL

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Gainesville, FL?
The total driving time is 14 hours, 29 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Gainesville take?
Washington and Gainesville are 14 hours 29 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Washington and Gainesville

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Gainesville (FL) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Washington	Current local time in Gainesville
2025-12-19, 04:26:02 EST	2025-12-19, 04:26:02 EST

How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Gainesville Florida, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Washington, DC and Gainesville, FL in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	778 mi	1253 km	675.62 nmi
Straight line distance	708 mi	1138 km	615 nmi
Difference	70 mi	115 km	60 nmi

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