How far is Edgewater, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Edgewater, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 278.2 miles (447.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.1 miles (363.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m 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
278.28 mi
04h 08m
Flight
226.1 mi
363.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.1 mi
Kilometers
363.88 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
278.28 mi
Kilometers
447.85 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Wed, Apr 22, 11:38 PM EDT
Return by in Edgewater
Thu, Apr 23, 3:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edgewater
2026-04-22T19:30
Arrive Tallahassee
Wed, Apr 22, 11:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 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
8:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edgewater
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
Macclenny
FL

County seat of Baker County, Florida, United States

From Edgewater
136.2 mi
02h 04m
To Tallahassee
142.1 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 1 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on East Ocean Avenue

    1042 ft · 47 sec · East Ocean Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ridgewood Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Ridgewood Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South Dixie Freeway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Dixie Freeway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Canal Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Canal Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Road 44

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Road 44

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: Jacksonville

    1683 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    87.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Beltway, Orange Park, Jacksonville Beaches

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Orange Park, West Beltway

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto West Beltway

    19.7 mi · 23 min · West Beltway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City

    1474 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    148.3 mi · 2 hr 39 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Mahan Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on East Tennessee Street

    3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard

    2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Calhoun Street

    64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway

    103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edgewater 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
149 mi · 53%
I 95 North
87.8 mi · 32%
West Beltway
19.7 mi · 7%
Mahan Drive
6.73 mi · 2%
State Road 44
2.81 mi · 1%
South Dixie Freeway
1.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

148 mi · 02h 39m

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.1 mi
226.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macclenny
02h 04m from Edgewater
Leave By
8:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Edgewater and Mostly Cloudy near Tallahassee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Edgewater to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 278.2 miles (447.8 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?

Macclenny is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.2 miles from Edgewater and 142.1 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 226.1 miles (363.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.1 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 8:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.73 one way or $81.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Edgewater and Mostly Cloudy near Tallahassee.

Stop Ideas Near Macclenny

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

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

RAIL

Jacksonville

39 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane
BUS

Waldo, Florida

55 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

73 mi away
201 East University Ave.
RAIL

Palatka

84 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edgewater and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 226.1 mi (363.88 km).

Edgewater

#1 Edgewater

Borough located along the Hudson River in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population24,153
Coordinates28.9888800, -80.9022800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.902254, 28.988918)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 448 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.82 gal
37.17 L · about $40.73
Round trip
$81.47
19.64 gal · 74.34 L
Estimated CO2
87.3 kg one way
Round trip: 174.5 kg / 385 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $40.73 $81.47
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.13 $90.27
Premium $4.90 $48.08 $96.16
Diesel $4.35 $42.72 $85.43

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Edgewater and Tallahassee. The current time is 19:30:27.

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.