How far is Bithlo, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Bithlo, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 277.1 miles (446 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231 miles (371.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m 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
277.14 mi
04h 16m
Flight
231.01 mi
371.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.01 mi
Kilometers
371.78 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
277.14 mi
Kilometers
446.01 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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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 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Sun, Apr 19, 9:58 AM EDT
Return by in Bithlo
Sun, Apr 19, 2:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bithlo
2026-04-19T05:41
Arrive Tallahassee
Sun, Apr 19, 9:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 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
8:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bithlo
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
Alachua
FL

City in Alachua County, Florida, United States

From Bithlo
137 mi
02h 08m
To Tallahassee
140.2 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
86°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bithlo and Tallahassee.

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Avenue

    77 m · 9 sec · 5th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    153 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Colonial Drive

    5.5 mi · 9 min · East Colonial Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on East Colonial Drive

    570 ft · 22 sec · East Colonial Drive

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 408 Toll West: Orlando, Ocoee

    2132 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway

    20.5 mi · 24 min · East-West Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway

    1.2 km · 54 sec · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Ocala

    3233 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    42.3 mi · 45 min · Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  12. 12

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mahan Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on East Tennessee Street

    3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard

    2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Calhoun Street

    64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway

    103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
150 mi · 54%
I 10 West
88 mi · 32%
East-West Expressway
20.5 mi · 7%
Mahan Drive
6.73 mi · 2%
East Colonial Drive
5.66 mi · 2%
Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
0.77 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.1 mi
231 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alachua
02h 08m from Bithlo
Leave By
8:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bithlo 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 Bithlo to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 277.1 miles (446 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?

Alachua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137 miles from Bithlo and 140.2 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 231 miles (371.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 8:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.57 one way or $81.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bithlo and Partly Sunny near Tallahassee.

Stop Ideas Near Alachua

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

15 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

25 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

68 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

77 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bithlo and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 231.01 mi (371.78 km).

Bithlo

#1 Bithlo

Unincorporated community in Florida

Population8,268
Coordinates28.5547200, -81.1064500
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: 5th Avenue (-81.106447, 28.554713)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 446 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.78 gal
37.02 L · about $40.57
Round trip
$81.13
19.56 gal · 74.04 L
Estimated CO2
86.9 kg one way
Round trip: 173.8 kg / 383 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $40.57 $81.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.95 $89.90
Premium $4.90 $47.88 $95.77
Diesel $4.35 $42.54 $85.09

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bithlo and Tallahassee. The current time is 05:41:54.

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.