How far is Bay Harbor Islands, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Bay Harbor Islands, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 479.2 miles (771.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 403.3 miles (649.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 21m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Orange County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bay Harbor Islands and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bay Harbor Islands and Tallahassee.
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Start on Bay Harbor Terrace
89 m · 17 sec · Bay Harbor Terrace
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Turn right onto 96th Street
2609 ft · 1 min · 96th Street
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Continue on Broad Causeway
1.3 km · 2 min · Broad Causeway
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Continue on Northeast 123rd Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Northeast 123rd Street
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Continue on North Miami Boulevard
710 ft · 21 sec · North Miami Boulevard
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Continue on Northeast 125th Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast 125th Street
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Continue on Northwest 125th Street
3246 ft · 1 min · Northwest 125th Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 6th Avenue
66 m · 6 sec · Northwest 6th Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale
1074 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
2242 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
263.9 mi · 4 hr 47 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 Bay Harbor Islands 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 right onto Florida's Turnpike
264 mi · 04h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bay Harbor Islands 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 Bay Harbor Islands to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 479.2 miles (771.2 km) and usually takes 07h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 238 miles from Bay Harbor Islands and 241.2 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 403.3 miles (649.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.9 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $70.14 one way or $140.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 150.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bay Harbor Islands and Partly Sunny near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Oakland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
Minneola City Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakland.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Kissimmee
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bay Harbor Islands and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 403.34 mi (649.11 km).
#1 Bay Harbor Islands
Town of the United States
| Population | 5,714 |
| Coordinates | 25.8875900, -80.1311600 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 771 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 58m |
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 | $70.14 | $140.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $77.72 | $155.44 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $82.79 | $165.58 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $73.56 | $147.12 |
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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