How far is Cypress Quarters, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Cypress Quarters, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 356.4 miles (573.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 304.1 miles (489.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
356.44 mi
05h 28m
Flight
304.07 mi
489.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
304.07 mi
Kilometers
489.36 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
356.44 mi
Kilometers
573.63 km
Drive Time
05h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Mon, May 25, 7:03 PM EDT
Return by in Cypress Quarters
Tue, May 26, 12:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cypress Quarters
2026-05-25T13:34
Arrive Tallahassee
Mon, May 25, 7:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 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
6:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cypress Quarters
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
Ocala
FL

The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.

From Cypress Quarters
176.7 mi
02h 44m
To Tallahassee
179.8 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ESE
Destination
87°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cypress Quarters and Tallahassee.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast 10th Street

    20 m · 4 sec · Northeast 10th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast 15th Avenue

    658 ft · 28 sec · Northeast 15th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Northeast 12th Street

    2591 ft · 2 min · Northeast 12th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northeast 9th Avenue

    1327 ft · 36 sec · Northeast 9th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast 9th Street

    2021 ft · 58 sec · Northeast 9th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Parrott Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Parrott Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    31.2 mi · 40 min

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right

    2023 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit left

    784 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    90 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando

    2345 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    115 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  15. 15

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Mahan Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on East Tennessee Street

    3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard

    2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Calhoun Street

    64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway

    103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
222 mi · 62%
I 10 West
88 mi · 25%
Parrott Avenue
32.5 mi · 9%
Mahan Drive
6.73 mi · 2%
East Tennessee Street
0.62 mi
Northeast 12th Street
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

115 mi · 02h 03m

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
05h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.3 mi
304.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ocala
02h 44m from Cypress Quarters
Leave By
6:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cypress Quarters and 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 Cypress Quarters to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 356.4 miles (573.6 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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?

Ocala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.7 miles from Cypress Quarters and 179.8 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 304.1 miles (489.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.3 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 6:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.18 one way or $104.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cypress Quarters and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallahassee.

Stop Ideas Near Ocala

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ocala and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Belleview City Hall Park

Belleview , FL
SE Abshier Blvd, Belleview, FL 34420, United States
Rating 4.6/5 20 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Ocala Citizens' Circle
Meeting point 4.4 mi away

Ocala Citizens' Circle

Ocala , FL
SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
Rating 4.6/5 29 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ocala.

BUS

Ocala, Florida

1 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

34 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

37 mi away
601 North Main Street
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

55 mi away
201 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cypress Quarters and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 304.07 mi (489.36 km).

Cypress Quarters

#1 Cypress Quarters

Census designated place

Population1,215
Coordinates27.2519900, -80.8139500
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.81395, 27.251863)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 574 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.58 gal
47.61 L · about $52.18
Round trip
$104.36
25.16 gal · 95.22 L
Estimated CO2
111.8 kg one way
Round trip: 223.6 kg / 493 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $52.18 $104.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $57.82 $115.64
Premium $4.90 $61.59 $123.18
Diesel $4.35 $54.72 $109.45

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Cypress Quarters and Tallahassee. The current time is 13:34:50.

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.