How far is Gulf Breeze, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Gulf Breeze, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 197.6 miles (318 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Washington County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gulf Breeze and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gulf Breeze and Tallahassee.
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Start on the route
51 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Gulf Breeze Parkway
6.4 mi · 11 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway
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Turn left onto Avalon Boulevard
5.5 mi · 8 min · Avalon Boulevard
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Continue on Garcon Point Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Garcon Point Road
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Continue on Avalon Boulevard
3.8 mi · 5 min · Avalon Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
1713 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
176.6 mi · 3 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Monroe Street, State Capitol
2580 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Monroe Street
124 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto North Monroe Street
3.7 mi · 9 min · North 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 Gulf Breeze 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 East
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 Gulf Breeze 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 Gulf Breeze to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 197.6 miles (318 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Caryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.2 miles from Gulf Breeze and 98.4 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.91 one way or $57.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gulf Breeze and Tallahassee, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gulf Breeze and Mostly Sunny near Tallahassee.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gulf Breeze and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 171.91 mi (276.66 km).
#1 Gulf Breeze
City in Florida, USA
| Population | 7,075 |
| Coordinates | 30.3571400, -87.1638600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $28.91 | $57.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $32.03 | $64.07 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $34.13 | $68.25 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $30.32 | $60.64 |
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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