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 CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
163.68 mi
02h 37m
Flight
137.47 mi
221.24 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.47 mi
Kilometers
221.24 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.68 mi
Kilometers
263.42 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Wed, Jun 3, 12:46 AM EDT
Return by in Longwood
Wed, Jun 3, 2:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Longwood
2026-06-02T21:09
Arrive Tallahassee
Tue, Jun 2, 11:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:38 AM to 1:38 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Longwood
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Chipley
FL

City in Washington County, Florida

From Longwood
80.5 mi
01h 18m
To Tallahassee
83.1 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
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 Longwood and Tallahassee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Longwood and Tallahassee.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Blenheim Road

    736 ft · 32 sec · Blenheim Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Shrewsbury Way

    155 m · 23 sec · Shrewsbury Way

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Longwood Drive

    118 m · 17 sec · Longwood Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hillcrest Drive

    138 m · 21 sec · Hillcrest Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bayview Drive

    1479 ft · 1 min · Bayview Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Sunset Lane

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sunset Lane

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Poquito Road North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Poquito Road North

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lewis Turner Boulevard

    3248 ft · 55 sec · Lewis Turner Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left onto Eglin Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Eglin Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Eglin Parkway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Eglin Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Government Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Government Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West John Sims Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West John Sims Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Partin Drive

    17.4 mi · 23 min · North Partin Drive

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2289 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    128.7 mi · 2 hr 18 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Monroe Street, State Capitol

    2580 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Monroe Street

    124 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Monroe Street

    3.7 mi · 9 min · North Monroe Street

  20. 20

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
129 mi · 79%
North Partin Drive
17.4 mi · 11%
Eglin Parkway
5.06 mi · 3%
North Monroe Street
3.71 mi · 2%
West John Sims Parkway
1.43 mi · 1%
Poquito Road North
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
137.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chipley
01h 18m from Longwood
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Longwood 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 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.93 one way or $47.87 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Longwood and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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).

Longwood

#1 Longwood

City in Seminole County, Florida, United States

Population16,876
Coordinates30.4607500, -86.5885600
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Blenheim Road (-86.588894, 30.460755)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.77 gal
21.86 L · about $23.93
Round trip
$47.87
11.54 gal · 43.72 L
Estimated CO2
51.3 kg one way
Round trip: 102.6 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $23.93 $47.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.52 $53.04
Premium $4.90 $28.25 $56.50
Diesel $4.35 $25.10 $50.20

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Longwood, FL and Tallahassee, FL. The current time in Longwood is 21:09:03, although it is 22:09:03 in Tallahassee.

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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.