How far is Osprey, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Osprey, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 339.7 miles (546.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.9 miles (400.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
339.68 mi
05h 09m
Flight
248.83 mi
400.46 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.83 mi
Kilometers
400.46 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
339.68 mi
Kilometers
546.67 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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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 05h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Fri, May 15, 4:27 AM EDT
Return by in Osprey
Fri, May 15, 9:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Osprey
2026-05-14T23:18
Arrive Tallahassee
Fri, May 15, 4:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Osprey
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Reddick
FL

Town in Marion County, Florida, United States

From Osprey
167.1 mi
02h 34m
To Tallahassee
172.6 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 18 mph NW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Osprey and Tallahassee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Osprey and Tallahassee.

  1. 1

    Start on West Bay Street

    14 m · 4 sec · West Bay Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Tamiami Trail

    2.7 mi · 4 min · North Tamiami Trail

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Beneva Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Beneva Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Clark Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Clark Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa

    3173 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    228.7 mi · 4 hr 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Mahan Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on East Tennessee Street

    3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard

    2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Calhoun Street

    64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway

    103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Osprey and Tallahassee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
229 mi · 68%
I 10 West
88 mi · 26%
Mahan Drive
6.73 mi · 2%
Clark Road
3.02 mi · 1%
North Tamiami Trail
2.66 mi · 1%
Beneva Road
2.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

229 mi · 04h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90.8 mi
248.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reddick
02h 34m from Osprey
Leave By
6:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Osprey and Sunny near Tallahassee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Osprey to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 339.7 miles (546.7 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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?

Reddick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.1 miles from Osprey and 172.6 miles from Tallahassee.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 248.9 miles (400.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.8 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 6:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.73 one way or $99.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Osprey and Sunny near Tallahassee.

Stop Ideas Near Reddick

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Reddick, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Reddick.

BUS

Ocala, Florida

20 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

34 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

47 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

54 mi away
401 North US Highway 441

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Osprey and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 248.83 mi (400.46 km).

Osprey

#1 Osprey

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

Population6,100
Coordinates27.1961600, -82.4903700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: West Bay Street (-82.490372, 27.196209)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 547 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.99 gal
45.37 L · about $49.73
Round trip
$99.47
23.98 gal · 90.74 L
Estimated CO2
106.6 kg one way
Round trip: 213.1 kg / 470 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $49.73 $99.47
Mid-grade $4.60 $55.11 $110.21
Premium $4.90 $58.70 $117.41
Diesel $4.35 $52.16 $104.31

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · May 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Osprey and Tallahassee. The current time is 23:18:41.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.