There are
2,484 mi
from Gainesville, FL to Carpinteria, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 19 hours to go from Gainesville, Florida to Carpinteria, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Gainesville, FL to Carpinteria, CA) is 2,190.96 mi.
2,484 mi = 3.22 kms