How far is Lake Park, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Lake Park, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 412.2 miles (663.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 358.4 miles (576.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 58m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Sumter County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Park and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Park and Tallahassee.
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Start on 7th Street
608 ft · 29 sec · 7th Street
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
1994 ft · 59 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto 10th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 10th Street
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Turn left onto Northlake Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Northlake Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North
1814 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 706 West: Okeechobee
1870 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Indiantown Road
2775 ft · 55 sec · Indiantown Road
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Take the ramp right
591 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
147 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
2591 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
191.9 mi · 3 hr 26 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 · 42 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 Park 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
192 mi · 03h 26m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Lake Park 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 Lake Park to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 412.2 miles (663.3 km) and usually takes 05h 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?
Wildwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 204.6 miles from Lake Park and 207.5 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 358.4 miles (576.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.8 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 5:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $60.35 one way or $120.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Lake Park and Partly Sunny near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Wildwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wildwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Park and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 358.42 mi (576.82 km).
#1 Lake Park
City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 8,537 |
| Coordinates | 26.8003400, -80.0664300 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 663 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $60.35 | $120.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $66.87 | $133.74 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $71.24 | $142.47 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $63.29 | $126.59 |
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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