How far is Florida Ridge, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Florida Ridge, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 358.8 miles (577.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 307.1 miles (494.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 00m 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
358.87 mi
05h 30m
Flight
307.13 mi
494.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
307.13 mi
Kilometers
494.28 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
358.87 mi
Kilometers
577.54 km
Drive Time
05h 30m

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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 05h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Sat, Apr 18, 10:15 AM EDT
Return by in Florida Ridge
Sat, Apr 18, 3:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florida Ridge
2026-04-18T04:45
Arrive Tallahassee
Sat, Apr 18, 10:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:30 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
6:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florida Ridge
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 Florida Ridge
177.8 mi
02h 45m
To Tallahassee
181.1 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florida Ridge and Tallahassee.

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Road Southwest

    2462 ft · 2 min · 7th Road Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 9th Street Southwest

    2.6 mi · 4 min · 9th Street Southwest

  3. 3

    Continue on Oslo Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Oslo Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.5 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto 82nd Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · 82nd Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 20th Street

    22.6 mi · 28 min · 20th Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    856 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    90 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

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

    2345 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

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

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  14. 14

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Mahan Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on East Tennessee Street

    3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard

    2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Calhoun Street

    64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway

    103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Florida Ridge 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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
222 mi · 62%
I 10 West
88 mi · 25%
20th Street
26.2 mi · 7%
Mahan Drive
6.73 mi · 2%
Oslo Road
3.71 mi · 1%
82nd Avenue
2.64 mi · 1%
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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.7 mi
307.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ocala
02h 45m from Florida Ridge
Leave By
6:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Florida Ridge and Mostly Sunny near Tallahassee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Florida Ridge to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 358.8 miles (577.5 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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 177.8 miles from Florida Ridge and 181.1 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 307.1 miles (494.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.7 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 6:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.51 one way or $105.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Florida Ridge and Mostly Sunny 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 13 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 3.6 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 Florida Ridge and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 307.13 mi (494.28 km).

Florida Ridge

#1 Florida Ridge

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

Population18,164
Coordinates27.5803100, -80.3867200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: 7th Road Southwest (-80.386581, 27.580343)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 578 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.66 gal
47.94 L · about $52.51
Round trip
$105.03
25.32 gal · 95.88 L
Estimated CO2
112.5 kg one way
Round trip: 225 kg / 496 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $52.51 $105.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $58.19 $116.37
Premium $4.90 $61.98 $123.97
Diesel $4.35 $55.07 $110.14

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Florida Ridge and Tallahassee. The current time is 04:45:33.

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.