How far is Lakes by the Bay, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Lakes by the Bay, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 509.4 miles (819.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 413.8 miles (665.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 43m.
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.
In the US state of Florida, Oak Ridge is a census-designated place located in Orange County.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakes by the Bay and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakes by the Bay and Tallahassee.
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Start on Southwest 210th Street
81 m · 17 sec · Southwest 210th Street
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Turn slight left onto Southwest 210th Street
57 m · 12 sec · Southwest 210th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 85th Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Southwest 85th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
111 m · 9 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Cutler Road
21 m · 1 sec · Old Cutler Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Cutler Road
1309 ft · 29 sec · Old Cutler Road
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Turn right onto Franjo Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Franjo Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest 97th Avenue
13 m · 1 sec · Southwest 97th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 97th Avenue
1208 ft · 39 sec · Southwest 97th Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest 186th Street
2355 ft · 1 min · Southwest 186th Street
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Continue on Quail Roost Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Quail Roost Drive
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Turn right
1300 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
1599 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
3 mi · 4 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 Lakes by the Bay 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lakes by the Bay 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 Lakes by the Bay to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 509.4 miles (819.8 km) and usually takes 07h 43m 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?
Oak Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 251.3 miles from Lakes by the Bay and 258.1 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 413.8 miles (665.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.6 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 $74.54 one way or $149.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 159.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakes by the Bay and Partly Sunny near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Ridge
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 Oak Ridge.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Kissimmee
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakes by the Bay and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 413.75 mi (665.86 km).
#1 Lakes by the Bay
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 11,422 |
| Coordinates | 25.5723300, -80.3253300 |
| 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: 820 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 21m |
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 | $74.54 | $149.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $82.59 | $165.18 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $87.98 | $175.96 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $78.17 | $156.34 |
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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