How far is Christmas, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Christmas, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 283 miles (455.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 236.2 miles (380.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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 Christmas and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Christmas and Tallahassee.
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Start on East Colonial Drive
807 ft · 17 sec · East Colonial Drive
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Continue on East Colonial Drive
11.5 mi · 17 min · East Colonial Drive
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Continue on East Colonial Drive
570 ft · 22 sec · East Colonial Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 408 Toll West: Orlando, Ocoee
2132 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway
20.5 mi · 24 min · East-West Expressway
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Continue on Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
1.2 km · 54 sec · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Ocala
3233 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
42.3 mi · 45 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 Christmas and Tallahassee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Christmas 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 Christmas to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 283 miles (455.5 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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 139.9 miles from Christmas and 143.1 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 236.2 miles (380.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.8 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 8:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.44 one way or $82.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Christmas and Partly 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 Christmas and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 236.17 mi (380.08 km).
#1 Christmas
Unincorporated community in Florida, United States
| Population | 1,146 |
| Coordinates | 28.5363900, -81.0175600 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 456 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 31m |
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 | $41.44 | $82.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $45.91 | $91.83 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $48.91 | $97.82 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $43.46 | $86.91 |
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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