How far is Mary Esther, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Mary Esther, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142 miles (228.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
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
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mary Esther and Tallahassee.
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Start on Doolittle Boulevard
1244 ft · 25 sec · Doolittle Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hollywood Boulevard Northwest
12 m · 1 sec · Hollywood Boulevard Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Hollywood Boulevard Northwest
3103 ft · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard Northwest
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Turn left onto Mary Esther Boulevard
2591 ft · 1 min · Mary Esther Boulevard
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Continue on Mary Esther Cut Off
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mary Esther Cut Off
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Turn left onto Beal Parkway Northwest
2 mi · 3 min · Beal Parkway Northwest
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Continue on Lewis Turner Boulevard
5.2 mi · 7 min · 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 Mary Esther 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 Mary Esther 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 Mary Esther to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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 83.8 miles from Mary Esther and 87.1 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142 miles (228.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.01 one way or $50.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Mary Esther 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 Mary Esther and Mostly Sunny near Tallahassee.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mary Esther and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 142.07 mi (228.64 km).
#1 Mary Esther
City in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States
| Population | 4,462 |
| Coordinates | 30.4101500, -86.6650900 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $25.01 | $50.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.71 | $55.43 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $29.52 | $59.05 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $26.23 | $52.46 |
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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