How far is Jan-Phyl Village, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Jan-Phyl Village, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 281.2 miles (452.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225.7 miles (363.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 05m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.
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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
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Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jan-Phyl Village and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jan-Phyl Village and Tallahassee.
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Start on Hatfield Road
26 m · 11 sec · Hatfield Road
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Turn left onto Coleman Road Southwest
1297 ft · 40 sec · Coleman Road Southwest
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Turn right onto Spirit Lake Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Spirit Lake Road
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Turn left onto Recker Highway
3.6 mi · 6 min · Recker Highway
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Turn left
1254 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto South Berkley Road
8.7 mi · 15 min · South Berkley Road
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Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue North
5.5 mi · 7 min · Commonwealth Avenue North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Commonwealth Avenue North
40 m · 2 sec · Commonwealth Avenue North
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Exit the roundabout onto Commonwealth Avenue North
21.2 mi · 27 min · Commonwealth Avenue North
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1765 ft · 54 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Howey Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Howey Road
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Turn left onto Independence Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 min · Independence Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
883 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
1991 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
18.9 mi · 20 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 Jan-Phyl Village 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.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left
107 mi · 01h 55m
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Jan-Phyl Village and Partly Sunny near Tallahassee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jan-Phyl Village to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 281.2 miles (452.6 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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 136.8 miles from Jan-Phyl Village and 144.5 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 225.7 miles (363.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.5 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 7:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.15 one way or $82.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Jan-Phyl Village and Partly Sunny 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 Jan-Phyl Village and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 225.65 mi (363.15 km).
#1 Jan-Phyl Village
Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida
| Population | 5,573 |
| Coordinates | 28.0147400, -81.7717500 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| 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: 453 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $41.15 | $82.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $45.59 | $91.18 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $48.57 | $97.14 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $43.15 | $86.30 |
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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