How far is Palm Springs North, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Springs North, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 480.6 miles (773.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 393.1 miles (632.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 26m 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 07h 13m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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 Palm Springs North and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Springs North and Tallahassee.
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Start on the route
48 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest 178th Street
116 m · 10 sec · Northwest 178th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwest 82nd Avenue
3 m · 1 sec · Northwest 82nd Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest 82nd Avenue
2466 ft · 1 min · Northwest 82nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 186th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Northwest 186th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North, Florida's Turnpike North: Naples
712 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
7 mi · 7 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
1 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
260.5 mi · 4 hr 43 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 Palm Springs North 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
261 mi · 04h 43m
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 Sunny leaving Palm Springs North 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 Palm Springs North to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 480.6 miles (773.5 km) and usually takes 07h 13m 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 237.5 miles from Palm Springs North and 243.1 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 393.1 miles (632.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.5 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 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 $70.35 one way or $140.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 150.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palm Springs North and Partly Sunny near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Oakland
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 Oakland.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Kissimmee
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm Springs North and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 393.09 mi (632.62 km).
#1 Palm Springs North
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 5,253 |
| Coordinates | 25.9351000, -80.3338300 |
| 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: 774 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 59m |
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 | $70.35 | $140.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $77.95 | $155.90 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $83.04 | $166.07 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $73.78 | $147.55 |
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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