How far is Geneva, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Geneva, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 286.9 miles (461.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.5 miles (359.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Geneva and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Geneva and Tallahassee.
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Start on East Main Street
20 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto 1st Street
664 ft · 24 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Avenue C
2840 ft · 1 min · Avenue C
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Turn right
10.3 mi · 15 min
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Continue on Hugh Ellis Thomas Junior Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Hugh Ellis Thomas Junior Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 417 Toll North
2047 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Seminole Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Seminole Expressway
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Continue on Wekiva Parkway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Wekiva Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 46A, FL 46: Sorrento, Mount Plymouth
2477 ft · 57 sec
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Continue straight
3134 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Sorrento Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Sorrento Avenue
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Continue on Sanford Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Sanford Road
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
2 m · 1 sec
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Continue straight
14.1 mi · 23 min
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Turn slight left
122 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
3.8 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Continue straight
11.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the ramp slight right
2008 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
105.8 mi · 1 hr 53 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 Geneva and Tallahassee.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Main Street
Merge slight left
106 mi · 01h 53m
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Geneva and Areas Of Fog near Tallahassee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Geneva to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 286.9 miles (461.8 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?
Alachua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.2 miles from Geneva and 152.7 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.5 miles (359.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.84 one way or $77.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Geneva and Areas Of Fog near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Alachua
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 Alachua.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Geneva and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 223.48 mi (359.65 km).
#1 Geneva
Geneva is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.7397200, -81.1150600 |
| 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: 462 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
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 | $3.83 | $38.84 | $77.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $43.76 | $87.52 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $47.24 | $94.47 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $60.18 | $120.36 |
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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