How far is Parkland, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Parkland, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 451.4 miles (726.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 376.5 miles (605.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
451.36 mi
06h 28m
Flight
376.46 mi
605.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
376.46 mi
Kilometers
605.86 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
451.36 mi
Kilometers
726.39 km
Drive Time
06h 28m

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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 06h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Sat, Apr 18, 12:45 AM EDT
Return by in Parkland
Sat, Apr 18, 7:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parkland
2026-04-17T18:17
Arrive Tallahassee
Sat, Apr 18, 12:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:29 PM to 1:59 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parkland
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Yalaha
FL

Census-designated place in Lake County, Florida

From Parkland
222.3 mi
03h 14m
To Tallahassee
229.1 mi
03h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E
Destination
91°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Holmberg Road

    811 ft · 23 sec · Holmberg Road

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Holmberg Road

    34 m · 7 sec · Holmberg Road

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Holmberg Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Holmberg Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Holmberg Road

    28 m · 3 sec · Holmberg Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Holmberg Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Holmberg Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Road 7

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Road 7

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Palmetto Park Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Palmetto Park Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Lyons Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lyons Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Glades Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Glades Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    19 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

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

    122 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando

    2957 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    231.8 mi · 4 hr 9 min · Florida's Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  16. 16

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Mahan Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on East Tennessee Street

    3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard

    2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Calhoun Street

    64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway

    103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkland 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
26 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
339 mi · 75%
I 10 West
88 mi · 19%
Mahan Drive
6.73 mi · 1%
State Road 7
2.61 mi · 1%
Holmberg Road
2.2 mi
Lyons Road
1.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

232 mi · 04h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 28m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.9 mi
376.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yalaha
03h 14m from Parkland
Leave By
11:02 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Parkland and Sunny near Tallahassee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 451.4 miles (726.4 km) and usually takes 06h 28m 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?

Yalaha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 222.3 miles from Parkland and 229.1 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 376.5 miles (605.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.9 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 $66.08 one way or $132.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parkland and Sunny near Tallahassee.

Stop Ideas Near Yalaha

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 Yalaha and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Tavares - City Hall
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

City of Tavares - City Hall

Tavares , FL
115E W Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Minneola City Hall
Meeting point 9.3 mi away

Minneola City Hall

Minneola , FL
800 US-27, Minneola, FL 34715
Rating 4.4/5 28 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.7 mi away

Tavares Utility Billing

Tavares , FL
Tapes City Hall, 201 E Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 1.3/5 12 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

26 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

27 mi away
601 North Main Street
RAIL

Winter Park

47 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

48 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parkland and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 376.46 mi (605.86 km).

Parkland

#1 Parkland

City in Broward County, Florida, United States

Population35,380
Coordinates26.3100800, -80.2372700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Holmberg Road (-80.237114, 26.309888)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 726 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.93 gal
60.29 L · about $66.08
Round trip
$132.16
31.86 gal · 120.58 L
Estimated CO2
141.6 kg one way
Round trip: 283.1 kg / 624 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $66.08 $132.16
Mid-grade $4.60 $73.21 $146.43
Premium $4.90 $77.99 $155.99
Diesel $4.35 $69.30 $138.59

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Parkland and Tallahassee. The current time is 18:17:04.

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.