How far is Opa-locka, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Opa-locka, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 475.4 miles (765.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 398.1 miles (640.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 51m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Opa-locka and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Opa-locka and Tallahassee.
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Start on the route
60 m · 20 sec
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Turn left
17 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Ali Baba Avenue
2439 ft · 1 min · Ali Baba Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 27th Avenue
3.5 mi · 7 min · Northwest 27th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Northwest 199th Street
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Take the ramp left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
261.6 mi · 4 hr 45 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 Opa-locka 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
262 mi · 04h 45m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Opa-locka 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 Opa-locka to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 475.4 miles (765.1 km) and usually takes 06h 51m 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?
Montverde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 235.6 miles from Opa-locka and 239.8 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 398.1 miles (640.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.3 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 $69.56 one way or $139.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 149 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Opa-locka and Partly Sunny near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Montverde
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 Montverde.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Kissimmee
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Opa-locka and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 398.02 mi (640.55 km).
#1 Opa-locka
City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
| Population | 15,663 |
| Coordinates | 25.9023200, -80.2503300 |
| 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: 765 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 55m |
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 | $69.56 | $139.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $77.07 | $154.15 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $82.11 | $164.21 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $72.95 | $145.90 |
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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