How far is Longwood, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Longwood, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 163.7 miles (263.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Washington County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Longwood and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Longwood and Tallahassee.
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Start on the route
35 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Blenheim Road
736 ft · 32 sec · Blenheim Road
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Continue on Shrewsbury Way
155 m · 23 sec · Shrewsbury Way
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Turn right onto Longwood Drive
118 m · 17 sec · Longwood Drive
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Turn right onto Hillcrest Drive
138 m · 21 sec · Hillcrest Drive
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Turn left onto Bayview Drive
1479 ft · 1 min · Bayview Drive
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Turn right onto Sunset Lane
1.4 km · 2 min · Sunset Lane
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Turn left onto Poquito Road North
1.4 km · 2 min · Poquito Road North
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Turn right onto Lewis Turner Boulevard
3248 ft · 55 sec · Lewis Turner Boulevard
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Turn sharp left onto Eglin Parkway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Eglin Parkway
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Continue on Eglin Parkway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Eglin Parkway
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Continue on Government Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Government Avenue
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Turn left onto West John Sims Parkway
1.4 mi · 3 min · West John Sims Parkway
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Turn left onto North Partin Drive
17.4 mi · 23 min · North Partin Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
2289 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
128.7 mi · 2 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Monroe Street, State Capitol
2580 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Monroe Street
124 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto North Monroe Street
3.7 mi · 9 min · North 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 Longwood 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.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
129 mi · 02h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Longwood and Mostly Sunny near Tallahassee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Longwood to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 163.7 miles (263.4 km) and usually takes 02h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chipley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from Longwood and 83.1 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.75 one way or $43.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Longwood and Tallahassee, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Longwood and Mostly Sunny near Tallahassee.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Longwood and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 137.47 mi (221.24 km).
#1 Longwood
City in Seminole County, Florida, United States
| Population | 16,876 |
| Coordinates | 30.4607500, -86.5885600 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $3.77 | $21.75 | $43.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.54 | $49.08 |
| Premium | $4.60 | $26.51 | $53.03 |
| Diesel | $5.87 | $33.88 | $67.76 |
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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