How far is Lake Mary, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Lake Mary, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 277.4 miles (446.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.4 miles (341.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Mary and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Mary and Tallahassee.
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Start on Palmetto Street
15 m · 4 sec · Palmetto Street
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Turn right onto Old Lake Mary Road
2 mi · 5 min · Old Lake Mary Road
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Turn left onto West Airport Boulevard
2495 ft · 57 sec · West Airport Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hugh Ellis Thomas Junior Parkway
1019 ft · 25 sec · 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 Lake Mary 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Lake Mary 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 Lake Mary to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 277.4 miles (446.4 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?
High Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.2 miles from Lake Mary and 148.1 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.4 miles (341.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 65 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 8:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.61 one way or $81.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lake Mary and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near High Springs
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 High Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Mary and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 212.47 mi (341.93 km).
#1 Lake Mary
City in Seminole County, Florida, United States
| Population | 17,486 |
| Coordinates | 28.7588800, -81.3178400 |
| 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: 446 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $40.61 | $81.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $44.99 | $89.99 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $47.93 | $95.86 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $42.59 | $85.17 |
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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