How far is Homestead, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Homestead, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 519.5 miles (836.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 414.4 miles (666.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 31m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Homestead and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homestead and Tallahassee.
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Start on Southwest 177th Avenue
930 ft · 34 sec · Southwest 177th Avenue
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Turn left onto Southeast 4th Street
970 ft · 33 sec · Southeast 4th Street
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Turn right onto South Homestead Boulevard
1371 ft · 28 sec · South Homestead Boulevard
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Continue on South Dixie Highway
3254 ft · 1 min · South Dixie Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward Miami, Orlando
38 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Miami, Orlando
1015 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
13.2 mi · 16 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
3.6 mi · 5 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
2.5 mi · 3 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
27.1 mi · 30 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
1 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
260.5 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 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 Homestead and Tallahassee.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
261 mi · 04h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Homestead and Sunny near Tallahassee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Homestead to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 519.5 miles (836.1 km) and usually takes 07h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sky Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 256.8 miles from Homestead and 262.8 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 414.4 miles (666.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.1 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $76.03 one way or $152.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 162.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Homestead and Sunny near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Sky Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
City of Orlando
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sky Lake.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Kissimmee
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Homestead and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 414.38 mi (666.88 km).
#1 Homestead
The most populous city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
| Population | 69,292 |
| Coordinates | 25.4687200, -80.4775600 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 836 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 28m |
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 | $76.03 | $152.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $84.24 | $168.49 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $89.74 | $179.49 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $79.74 | $159.47 |
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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