How far is Palm Beach Gardens, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Palm Beach Gardens, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 408.7 miles (657.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 354.2 miles (570 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
408.69 mi
05h 58m
Flight
354.17 mi
569.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
354.17 mi
Kilometers
569.98 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
408.69 mi
Kilometers
657.72 km
Drive Time
05h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Wed, Jun 3, 1:39 PM EDT
Return by in Palm Beach Gardens
Wed, Jun 3, 7:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Beach Gardens
2026-06-03T07:41
Arrive Tallahassee
Wed, Jun 3, 1:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:58 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
5:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palm Beach Gardens
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wildwood
FL

Human settlement in Sumter County, Florida, United States of America

From Palm Beach Gardens
202.8 mi
02h 59m
To Tallahassee
205.9 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph N
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Beach Gardens and Tallahassee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm Beach Gardens and Tallahassee.

  1. 1

    Start on Diamond Head Way

    155 m · 23 sec · Diamond Head Way

  2. 2

    Turn left onto General Drive

    2239 ft · 2 min · General Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Avenue of the Masters

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Avenue of the Masters

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Avenue of the Champions

    822 ft · 36 sec · Avenue of the Champions

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avenue of the Champions

    122 m · 18 sec · Avenue of the Champions

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Avenue of the Champions

    628 ft · 32 sec · Avenue of the Champions

  7. 7

    Turn right onto PGA Boulevard

    1285 ft · 29 sec · PGA Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Orlando, Miami

    914 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Florida's Turnpike

    534 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando

    2577 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    198.8 mi · 3 hr 33 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  14. 14

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Mahan Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on East Tennessee Street

    3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard

    2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Calhoun Street

    64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway

    103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Beach Gardens 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
24 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
306 mi · 75%
I 10 West
88 mi · 22%
Mahan Drive
6.73 mi · 2%
Avenue of the Masters
1.12 mi
East Tennessee Street
0.62 mi
Florida's Turnpike North
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

199 mi · 03h 33m

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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.5 mi
354.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wildwood
02h 59m from Palm Beach Gardens
Leave By
5:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Palm Beach Gardens and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Tallahassee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palm Beach Gardens to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 408.7 miles (657.7 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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?

Wildwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 202.8 miles from Palm Beach Gardens and 205.9 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 354.2 miles (570 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.5 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 5:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.81 one way or $119.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Palm Beach Gardens and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Tallahassee.

Stop Ideas Near Wildwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Wildwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Belleview City Hall Park

Belleview , FL
SE Abshier Blvd, Belleview, FL 34420, United States
Rating 4.6/5 20 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Inverness Government Center
Practical stop 14.7 mi away

Inverness Government Center

Inverness , FL
212 W Main St, Inverness, FL 34450
Rating 4.7/5 11 reviews City Hall,Business development service,City administration,City government office,Forestry service,Public works department
City of Belleview
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

City of Belleview

Belleview , FL
5343 SE Abshier Blvd, Belleview, FL 34420
Rating 3.6/5 19 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

601 North Main Street
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

13 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
BUS

Ocala, Florida

38 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

57 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Beach Gardens and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 354.17 mi (569.98 km).

Palm Beach Gardens

#1 Palm Beach Gardens

A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Population58,210
Coordinates26.8233900, -80.1386500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Diamond Head Way (-80.138588, 26.823452)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 658 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.42 gal
54.59 L · about $59.81
Round trip
$119.63
28.84 gal · 109.18 L
Estimated CO2
128.2 kg one way
Round trip: 256.3 kg / 565 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $59.81 $119.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $66.27 $132.55
Premium $4.90 $70.60 $141.20
Diesel $4.35 $62.73 $125.45

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Palm Beach Gardens and Tallahassee. The current time is 07:41:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.