How far is Miami Springs, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Miami Springs, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 489.9 miles (788.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 401 miles (645.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 50m 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 07h 25m.
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 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 Springs and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami Springs and Tallahassee.
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Start on Albatross Street
535 ft · 26 sec · Albatross Street
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Turn left onto Westward Drive
2534 ft · 1 min · Westward Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Royal Poinciana Boulevard
88 m · 6 sec · South Royal Poinciana Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto South Royal Poinciana Boulevard
49 m · 3 sec · South Royal Poinciana Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto South Hook Square
28 m · 4 sec · South Hook Square
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Continue on South Hook Square
615 ft · 17 sec · South Hook Square
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Turn right onto Okeechobee Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Okeechobee Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Okeechobee Road
131 m · 11 sec · Okeechobee Road
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 112 Toll East: Miami Beach
1208 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight right onto Airport Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Airport Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Downtown
869 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, I 95 South: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Downtown
157 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
2242 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
263.9 mi · 4 hr 47 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 Springs 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 right onto Florida's Turnpike
264 mi · 04h 47m
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 Cloudy leaving Miami Springs and Sunny near Tallahassee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami Springs to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 489.9 miles (788.4 km) and usually takes 07h 25m 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 241 miles from Miami Springs and 248.9 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 401 miles (645.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.9 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 $71.72 one way or $143.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 153.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Miami Springs and Sunny near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Oakland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
City of Orlando
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 Springs and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 400.99 mi (645.33 km).
#1 Miami Springs
City in Florida, USA
| Population | 13,728 |
| Coordinates | 25.8223200, -80.2895000 |
| 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: 788 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 06m |
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 | $71.72 | $143.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $79.46 | $158.93 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $84.65 | $169.30 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $75.21 | $150.42 |
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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