How far is Kensington Park, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Kensington Park, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 327 miles (526.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238.5 miles (383.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m 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
326.98 mi
04h 59m
Flight
238.53 mi
383.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.53 mi
Kilometers
383.87 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
326.98 mi
Kilometers
526.23 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Wed, Jun 3, 3:08 AM EDT
Return by in Kensington Park
Wed, Jun 3, 8:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kensington Park
2026-06-02T22:09
Arrive Tallahassee
Wed, Jun 3, 3:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 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
7:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kensington Park
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
McIntosh
FL

City in Marion County, Florida, United States of America

From Kensington Park
161.9 mi
02h 29m
To Tallahassee
165 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph WNW
Destination
93°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kensington Park and Tallahassee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kensington Park and Tallahassee.

  1. 1

    Start on Jay Place

    571 ft · 30 sec · Jay Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Prudence Drive

    2650 ft · 2 min · Prudence Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Gocio Road

    1297 ft · 40 sec · Gocio Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Lockwood Ridge Road

    92 m · 6 sec · North Lockwood Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on North Lockwood Ridge Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Lockwood Ridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto University Parkway

    3.5 mi · 6 min · University Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa

    2673 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    220.6 mi · 3 hr 57 min

  9. 9

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Mahan Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on East Tennessee Street

    3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard

    2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1087 ft · 42 sec · East Pensacola Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Calhoun Street

    64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway

    103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kensington Park 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
221 mi · 68%
I 10 West
88 mi · 27%
Mahan Drive
6.73 mi · 2%
University Parkway
3.52 mi · 1%
North Lockwood Ridge Road
1.76 mi · 1%
East Tennessee Street
0.62 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

221 mi · 03h 57m

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
04h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+88.5 mi
238.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McIntosh
02h 29m from Kensington Park
Leave By
7:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Kensington Park and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallahassee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kensington Park to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 327 miles (526.2 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?

McIntosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.9 miles from Kensington Park and 165 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 238.5 miles (383.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.5 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 7:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.87 one way or $95.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kensington Park and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallahassee.

Stop Ideas Near McIntosh

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around McIntosh, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McIntosh.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

25 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Ocala, Florida

30 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

Waldo, Florida

38 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
RAIL

Palatka

61 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kensington Park and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 238.53 mi (383.87 km).

Kensington Park

#1 Kensington Park

Place in Sarasota County, Florida, United States

Population3,901
Coordinates27.3594900, -82.4964900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Jay Place (-82.496066, 27.359488)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 526 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.54 gal
43.68 L · about $47.87
Round trip
$95.74
23.08 gal · 87.36 L
Estimated CO2
102.6 kg one way
Round trip: 205.1 kg / 452 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $47.87 $95.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $53.04 $106.08
Premium $4.90 $56.50 $113.00
Diesel $4.35 $50.20 $100.40

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Kensington Park and Tallahassee. The current time is 22:09:15.

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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.