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Distance from Gainesville Regional Airport to Alachua County
Route Information
The driving distance from Gainesville Regional Airport, Florida to Alachua County, Florida is 3.4 mi (5.5 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is 2.5 mi (4.0 km)
The estimated flight time is 0 hr 0 min
The estimated travel time by road is 7 minutes
Traveling secondary roads, short in a southwest direction. Average speeds around 28 mph.
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Journey Summary
Traveling from Gainesville Regional Airport, Florida to Alachua County, Florida covers 3.4 mi (5.5 km) in a southwest direction. This secondary roads, short route typically takes 7 minutes under normal conditions.
The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 28 mph (45 km/h).
How is the distance calculated?
Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.
When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.