How far is Palmetto Bay, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Palmetto Bay, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 505.9 miles (814.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 411 miles (661.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 40m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 20m.
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.
In the US state of Florida, Windermere is a town located in Orange County.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmetto Bay and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmetto Bay and Tallahassee.
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Start on Southwest 160th Street
11 m · 8 sec · Southwest 160th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest 82nd Avenue
20 m · 2 sec · Southwest 82nd Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 82nd Avenue
2.5 mi · 7 min · Southwest 82nd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest 120th Street
23 m · 2 sec · Southwest 120th Street
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Take the ramp slight right
38 m · 4 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Dixie Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Dixie Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Palmetto Expressway
7.2 mi · 10 min · Palmetto Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Lanes
10.9 mi · 12 min · Express Lanes
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Gardens Drive
1120 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando
1.6 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 Palmetto Bay 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 Palmetto Bay and Mostly Cloudy near Tallahassee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palmetto Bay to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 505.9 miles (814.1 km) and usually takes 07h 20m 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?
Windermere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 248.7 miles from Palmetto Bay and 257.1 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 411 miles (661.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.9 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 $74.04 one way or $148.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 158.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palmetto Bay and Mostly Cloudy near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Windermere
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
City of Orlando
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Windermere.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Kissimmee
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmetto Bay and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 410.96 mi (661.38 km).
#1 Palmetto Bay
Village in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 24,218 |
| Coordinates | 25.6217700, -80.3247700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 814 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 18m |
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 | $74.04 | $148.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $82.04 | $164.08 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $87.39 | $174.79 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $77.65 | $155.30 |
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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