The state of Florida is located in the southeast part of the United States. It lies 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico to the west and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the east.

You can think of it like this... if you live in Gainesville these are all the places you live.

• Earth (planet)
• North America (continent))
• United States (country)
• Florida (state)
• Alachua (county)
• Gainesville (city)

The city of Gainesville is located in the north central area of Florida in the county of Alachua.

 

 

Metcalfe is located on 10 acres of land in the N.E. quadrant of Gainesville. The school is bordered by NE 15th Street on the east, NE 19th Avenue on the north, NE 12th Street on the west, and NE 18th Avenue on the south.