How far is Fish Hawk, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Fish Hawk, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 293.1 miles (471.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 218.1 miles (351 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 31m.
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 Fish Hawk and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fish Hawk and Tallahassee.
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Start on Ternglade Drive
850 ft · 40 sec · Ternglade Drive
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Turn left onto Churchside Drive
82 m · 12 sec · Churchside Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard
85 m · 16 sec · Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard
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Turn right onto Fishhawk Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Fishhawk Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lithia Pinecrest Road
7.3 mi · 13 min · Lithia Pinecrest Road
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Turn left onto East Brandon Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · East Brandon Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Ocala
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
176.7 mi · 3 hr 9 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 Fish Hawk 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 75 North
Merge slight left
177 mi · 03h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fish Hawk and Sunny near Tallahassee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fish Hawk to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 293.1 miles (471.7 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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 143 miles from Fish Hawk and 150.1 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 218.1 miles (351 km), while the road route adds roughly 75 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 7:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.89 one way or $85.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fish Hawk and 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 Fish Hawk and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 218.09 mi (350.98 km).
#1 Fish Hawk
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
| Population | 14,087 |
| Coordinates | 27.8505800, -82.2109200 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| 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: 472 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 39m |
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 | $42.89 | $85.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $47.52 | $95.05 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $50.62 | $101.25 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $44.98 | $89.96 |
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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