How far is Bayonet Point, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Bayonet Point, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 209.3 miles (336.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.7 miles (281.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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
209.37 mi
03h 50m
Flight
174.74 mi
281.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.74 mi
Kilometers
281.21 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.37 mi
Kilometers
336.95 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Fri, May 1, 8:58 AM EDT
Return by in Bayonet Point
Fri, May 1, 12:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayonet Point
2026-05-01T05:07
Arrive Tallahassee
Fri, May 1, 8:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bayonet Point
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
Fanning Springs
FL

City in Gilchrist and Levy counties in Florida, United States

From Bayonet Point
104.5 mi
01h 55m
To Tallahassee
104.9 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bayonet Point and Tallahassee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayonet Point and Tallahassee.

  1. 1

    Start on Paige Drive

    884 ft · 41 sec · Paige Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eugene Drive

    41 m · 11 sec · Eugene Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left

    775 ft · 59 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road 52

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Road 52

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Little Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Little Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto US Highway 19

    2.7 mi · 4 min · US Highway 19

  7. 7

    Continue on Commercial Way

    19.5 mi · 26 min · Commercial Way

  8. 8

    Continue on Suncoast Boulevard

    61.7 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Suncoast Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Young Boulevard

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Young Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    13 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Apalachee Parkway

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Apalachee Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Apalachee Parkway

    842 ft · 18 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Apalachee Parkway

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Apalachee Parkway

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bayonet Point and Tallahassee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Young Boulevard
102 mi · 49%
Suncoast Boulevard
61.7 mi · 29%
Commercial Way
19.5 mi · 9%
Apalachee Parkway
16.1 mi · 8%
Little Road
5.09 mi · 2%
US Highway 19
2.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Young Boulevard

Continue on Young Boulevard

89.3 mi · 01h 53m

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
03h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.6 mi
174.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fanning Springs
01h 55m from Bayonet Point
Leave By
9:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bayonet Point and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallahassee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bayonet Point to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 209.3 miles (336.9 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Fanning Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.5 miles from Bayonet Point and 104.9 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 174.7 miles (281.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 9:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.65 one way or $61.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bayonet Point and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallahassee.

Stop Ideas Near Fanning Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fanning Springs, 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 Fanning Springs.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

59 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

77 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

89 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

118 mi away
601 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayonet Point and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 174.74 mi (281.21 km).

Bayonet Point

#1 Bayonet Point

Census designated place

Population23,467
Coordinates28.3266700, -82.6834300
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Paige Drive (-82.683151, 28.326672)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.39 gal
27.97 L · about $30.65
Round trip
$61.31
14.78 gal · 55.94 L
Estimated CO2
65.7 kg one way
Round trip: 131.3 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $30.65 $61.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.96 $67.93
Premium $4.90 $36.18 $72.36
Diesel $4.35 $32.15 $64.29

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Bayonet Point and Tallahassee. The current time is 05:07:25.

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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.