There are
2,434 mi
from Gainesville, FL to Malibu, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 18 hours to go from Gainesville, Florida to Malibu, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Gainesville, FL to Malibu, CA) is 2,151.48 mi.
2,434 mi = 3.22 kms