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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
County seat of Baker County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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.
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Start on the route
6 m · 1 sec
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Continue on East Ocean Avenue
1042 ft · 47 sec · East Ocean Avenue
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Turn right onto Ridgewood Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ridgewood Avenue
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Continue on South Dixie Freeway
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Dixie Freeway
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Turn left onto Canal Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Canal Street
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Continue on State Road 44
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Road 44
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: Jacksonville
1683 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
87.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Beltway, Orange Park, Jacksonville Beaches
1017 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Orange Park, West Beltway
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto West Beltway
19.7 mi · 23 min · West Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City
1474 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
148.3 mi · 2 hr 39 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 Edgewater 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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Macclenny.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edgewater and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 226.1 mi (363.88 km).
#1 Edgewater
Borough located along the Hudson River in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 24,153 |
| Coordinates | 28.9888800, -80.9022800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 448 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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