How far is Melrose Park, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Melrose Park, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 460.2 miles (740.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 388.7 miles (625.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 57m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Lake County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Melrose Park and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Melrose Park and Tallahassee.
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Start on Capri Drive
59 m · 14 sec · Capri Drive
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Turn left onto East Campus Circle
126 m · 14 sec · East Campus Circle
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Keep slight left to continue on East Campus Circle
660 ft · 23 sec · East Campus Circle
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Continue on Iowa Avenue
2027 ft · 1 min · Iowa Avenue
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Continue on Southwest 2nd Court
817 ft · 30 sec · Southwest 2nd Court
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Turn right onto South State Road 7
914 ft · 19 sec · South State Road 7
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Continue on State Road 7
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Road 7
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Turn left
1214 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto West Sunrise Boulevard
3069 ft · 1 min · West Sunrise Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike: Orlando, Miami
618 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike: Orlando, Miami
710 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North
1571 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
249 mi · 4 hr 30 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 Melrose 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
249 mi · 04h 30m
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 Clear leaving Melrose Park 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 Melrose Park to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 460.2 miles (740.7 km) and usually takes 06h 57m 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?
Ferndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 228.1 miles from Melrose Park and 232.1 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 388.7 miles (625.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.5 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 EST. 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 $62.28 one way or $124.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 144.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Melrose Park and Mostly Sunny near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Ferndale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Tavares Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ferndale.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
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Wildwood, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Melrose Park and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 388.7 mi (625.55 km).
#1 Melrose Park
Melrose Park is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 26.1134200, -80.1933800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 741 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 44m |
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 | $3.84 | $62.28 | $124.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $70.21 | $140.41 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $75.71 | $151.42 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $96.19 | $192.38 |
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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