How far is Nocatee, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Nocatee, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 194.7 miles (313.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.5 miles (279.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Hamilton County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nocatee and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nocatee and Tallahassee.
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Start on Crosswater Parkway
1.8 mi · 4 min · Crosswater Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Crosswater Parkway
44 m · 3 sec · Crosswater Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Crosswater Parkway
2224 ft · 48 sec · Crosswater Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Nocatee Parkway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Nocatee Parkway
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Turn right onto Philips Highway
5.7 mi · 9 min · Philips Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 South: Orange Park
1644 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Beltway
21.3 mi · 25 min · East Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City
1474 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
148.3 mi · 2 hr 39 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 · 42 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 Nocatee 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 West
Merge slight left
148 mi · 02h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Nocatee and Sunny near Tallahassee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nocatee to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 194.7 miles (313.4 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
White Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.1 miles from Nocatee and 99.7 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.5 miles (279.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.86 one way or $57.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nocatee and Sunny near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near White Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nocatee and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 173.49 mi (279.2 km).
#1 Nocatee
This planned community in northeast Florida is situated west of Ponte Vedra Beach, within the Saint Johns River basin.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.0832000, -81.4028300 |
| Altitude | - |
| 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: 313 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $4.20 | $28.86 | $57.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.68 | $32.16 | $64.32 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $34.42 | $68.84 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $41.70 | $83.40 |
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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