How far is Beacon Square, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Beacon Square, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 218.3 miles (351.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.4 miles (288.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Gilchrist and Levy counties in Florida, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beacon Square and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beacon Square and Tallahassee.
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Start on Springfield Drive
103 m · 17 sec · Springfield Drive
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Turn right onto Moog Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Moog Road
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Turn left onto US Highway 19
17.2 mi · 28 min · US Highway 19
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Continue on Commercial Way
19.5 mi · 26 min · Commercial Way
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Continue on Suncoast Boulevard
61.7 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Suncoast Boulevard
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Continue on Young Boulevard
89.3 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Young Boulevard
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Continue straight
13 mi · 16 min
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Continue on Apalachee Parkway
11.8 mi · 16 min · Apalachee Parkway
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Continue on Apalachee Parkway
842 ft · 18 sec · Apalachee Parkway
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Continue on Apalachee Parkway
4.2 mi · 8 min · Apalachee Parkway
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At the end of the road, 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 Beacon Square and Tallahassee.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Beacon Square and Sunny near Tallahassee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beacon Square to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 218.3 miles (351.3 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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 109 miles from Beacon Square and 109.2 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.4 miles (288.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 8:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.94 one way or $63.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beacon Square and Sunny near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Fanning Springs
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 Fanning Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beacon Square and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 179.37 mi (288.67 km).
#1 Beacon Square
Census-designated place in Pasco County, Florida, United States
| Population | 7,224 |
| Coordinates | 28.2086200, -82.7553800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 351 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $31.94 | $63.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $35.39 | $70.78 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $37.70 | $75.40 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $33.50 | $66.99 |
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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