How far is Miami Lakes, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Miami Lakes, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 485.7 miles (781.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 395.5 miles (636.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 56m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 58m.
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.
Town in Orange County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami Lakes and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami Lakes and Tallahassee.
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Start on Miami Lakes Drive
90 m · 11 sec · Miami Lakes Drive
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Continue on Miami Lakes Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Miami Lakes Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest 57th Avenue/Red Road
4.1 mi · 8 min · Northwest 57th Avenue/Red Road
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Turn left onto Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
1581 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
3.6 mi · 4 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 Miami Lakes 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 Miami Lakes 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 Miami Lakes to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 485.7 miles (781.7 km) and usually takes 06h 58m 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?
Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 237.4 miles from Miami Lakes and 248.4 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 395.5 miles (636.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.2 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 $71.10 one way or $142.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 152.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Miami Lakes and Partly Sunny near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Oakland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
Minneola City Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakland.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Kissimmee
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami Lakes and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 395.49 mi (636.48 km).
#1 Miami Lakes
Town of the United States
| Population | 31,567 |
| Coordinates | 25.9087100, -80.3086600 |
| 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: 782 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 03m |
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 | $71.10 | $142.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $78.78 | $157.55 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $83.92 | $167.83 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $74.56 | $149.12 |
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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