How far is Babson Park, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Babson Park, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 306.1 miles (492.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 245.2 miles (394.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Babson Park and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Babson Park and Tallahassee.
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Start on 5th Avenue
1023 ft · 29 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Rainbow Boulevard
125 m · 11 sec · Rainbow Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Scenic Highway
3 mi · 5 min · North Scenic Highway
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Turn left onto Pine Crest Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Pine Crest Road
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Turn right
8.5 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
27.8 mi · 39 min
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Continue straight
13.7 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
10.1 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
1507 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
883 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
1991 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
18.9 mi · 20 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Turn left onto Mahan Drive
6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive
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Continue on East Tennessee Street
3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street
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Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard
2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street
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Turn left onto South Calhoun Street
64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street
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Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway
103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway
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Turn right onto South Monroe Street
9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Babson Park and Tallahassee.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left
107 mi · 01h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Babson Park and Mostly Sunny near Tallahassee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Babson Park to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 306.1 miles (492.6 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?
West Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.4 miles from Babson Park and 160.7 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 245.2 miles (394.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.9 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 7:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.80 one way or $89.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Babson Park and Mostly Sunny near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near West Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Babson Park and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 245.22 mi (394.64 km).
#1 Babson Park
Census designated place in Florida, USA
| Population | 1,356 |
| Coordinates | 27.8319700, -81.5223000 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 493 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $44.80 | $89.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $49.64 | $99.27 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $52.88 | $105.75 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $46.98 | $93.96 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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