How far is Anna Maria, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Anna Maria, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 326.7 miles (525.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.6 miles (356.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
326.64 mi
05h 14m
Flight
221.56 mi
356.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.56 mi
Kilometers
356.56 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
326.64 mi
Kilometers
525.68 km
Drive Time
05h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Tue, Jun 2, 12:04 AM EDT
Return by in Anna Maria
Tue, Jun 2, 5:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anna Maria
2026-06-01T18:49
Arrive Tallahassee
Tue, Jun 2, 12:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anna Maria
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
McIntosh
FL

City in Marion County, Florida, United States of America

From Anna Maria
161.8 mi
02h 37m
To Tallahassee
164.8 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Anna Maria Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
90°F
Monday
Using West Bradenton as the closest live forecast in the Manatee County weather hub.

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W
Destination
91°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anna Maria and Tallahassee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anna Maria and Tallahassee.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pine Avenue

    1883 ft · 1 min · Pine Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Gulf Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Gulf Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Palm Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Palm Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Marina Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Marina Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Gulf Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Gulf Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Manatee Avenue

    8.3 mi · 15 min · Manatee Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 15th Street West

    96 m · 9 sec · 15th Street West

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on 6th Avenue West

    1.3 km · 2 min · 6th Avenue West

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 1st Street East

    2437 ft · 54 sec · 1st Street East

  11. 11

    Continue on Hernando DeSoto Bridge

    2226 ft · 38 sec · Hernando DeSoto Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Tamiami Trail

    3 mi · 5 min · Tamiami Trail

  13. 13

    Continue on Tamiami Trail

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Tamiami Trail

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    1989 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1745 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Tampa

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    205.7 mi · 3 hr 41 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Mahan Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on East Tennessee Street

    3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard

    2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Calhoun Street

    64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway

    103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anna Maria and Tallahassee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
207 mi · 63%
I 10 West
88 mi · 27%
Manatee Avenue
8.31 mi · 3%
Mahan Drive
6.73 mi · 2%
Tamiami Trail
6.64 mi · 2%
Gulf Drive
1.49 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

206 mi · 03h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+105.1 mi
221.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McIntosh
02h 37m from Anna Maria
Leave By
6:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Anna Maria and Partly Sunny near Tallahassee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anna Maria to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 326.7 miles (525.7 km) and usually takes 05h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

McIntosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.8 miles from Anna Maria and 164.8 miles from Tallahassee.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 221.6 miles (356.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.83 one way or $95.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Anna Maria and Partly Sunny near Tallahassee.

Stop Ideas Near McIntosh

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around McIntosh, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McIntosh.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

25 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Ocala, Florida

30 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

Waldo, Florida

38 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
RAIL

Palatka

61 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anna Maria and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 221.56 mi (356.56 km).

Anna Maria

#1 Anna Maria

City in Manatee County, Florida, United States

Population1,775
Coordinates27.5311500, -82.7334300
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.73344, 27.531137)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 526 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.53 gal
43.63 L · about $47.83
Round trip
$95.65
23.06 gal · 87.26 L
Estimated CO2
102.5 kg one way
Round trip: 204.9 kg / 452 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $47.83 $95.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $52.99 $105.98
Premium $4.90 $56.45 $112.90
Diesel $4.35 $50.16 $100.31

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Anna Maria and Tallahassee. The current time is 18:49:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.