How far is Ferry Pass, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Ferry Pass, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 191.1 miles (307.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.7 miles (281.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
191.07 mi
02h 54m
Flight
174.65 mi
281.07 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.65 mi
Kilometers
281.07 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.07 mi
Kilometers
307.49 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Thu, Apr 23, 8:14 AM EDT
Return by in Ferry Pass
Thu, Apr 23, 10:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ferry Pass
2026-04-23T04:19
Arrive Tallahassee
Thu, Apr 23, 7:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:55 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ferry Pass
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Caryville
FL

Human settlement in Washington County, Florida, United States of America

From Ferry Pass
95.4 mi
01h 27m
To Tallahassee
95.6 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ferry Pass and Tallahassee.

  1. 1

    Start on East Olive Road

    2537 ft · 59 sec · East Olive Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Davis Highway

    1271 ft · 38 sec · North Davis Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on North Davis Highway

    744 ft · 18 sec · North Davis Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    1174 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Tallahassee

    1630 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    185.4 mi · 3 hr 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Monroe Street, State Capitol

    2580 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Monroe Street

    124 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Monroe Street

    3.7 mi · 9 min · North Monroe Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ferry Pass 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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
186 mi · 97%
North Monroe Street
3.71 mi · 2%
North Davis Highway
0.6 mi
US 27
0.49 mi
East Olive Road
0.48 mi
Monroe Street
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

185 mi · 03h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
174.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caryville
01h 27m from Ferry Pass
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ferry Pass and Sunny near Tallahassee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ferry Pass to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 191.1 miles (307.5 km) and usually takes 02h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Caryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.4 miles from Ferry Pass and 95.6 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 174.7 miles (281.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.96 one way or $55.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ferry Pass and Tallahassee, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ferry Pass and Sunny near Tallahassee.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ferry Pass and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 174.65 mi (281.07 km).

Ferry Pass

#1 Ferry Pass

CDP in Florida

Population28,921
Coordinates30.5102000, -87.2124700
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: East Olive Road (-87.212472, 30.510115)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.74 gal
25.52 L · about $27.96
Round trip
$55.92
13.48 gal · 51.04 L
Estimated CO2
59.9 kg one way
Round trip: 119.8 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $27.96 $55.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $30.98 $61.95
Premium $4.90 $33.00 $66.00
Diesel $4.35 $29.32 $58.64

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Ferry Pass, FL and Tallahassee, FL. The current time in Ferry Pass is 04:19:53, although it is 05:19:53 in Tallahassee.

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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.