How far is Pine Ridge, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Pine Ridge, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150 miles (241.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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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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 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pine Ridge and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Ridge and Tallahassee.
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Start on North Mallows Circle
908 ft · 45 sec · North Mallows Circle
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Turn left onto North Cliff Drive
2225 ft · 2 min · North Cliff Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Pine Ridge Boulevard
1.6 mi · 4 min · West Pine Ridge Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Lecanto Highway
3.5 mi · 6 min · North Lecanto Highway
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Turn left onto Florida Avenue
6.7 mi · 10 min · Florida Avenue
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Turn left onto Datesman Avenue
790 ft · 40 sec · Datesman Avenue
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Turn left onto West Pennsylvania Avenue
106 m · 9 sec · West Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
2166 ft · 43 sec · Cedar Street
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Continue on County Road 40
3.6 mi · 6 min · County Road 40
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Turn right
10.7 mi · 19 min
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Merge slight left
100.1 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Continue straight
28.4 mi · 34 min
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Continue on Apalachee Parkway
11.8 mi · 16 min · Apalachee Parkway
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Continue on Apalachee Parkway
842 ft · 18 sec · Apalachee Parkway
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Continue on Apalachee Parkway
4.2 mi · 8 min · Apalachee Parkway
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At the end of the road, 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 Pine Ridge and Tallahassee.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
County Road 40
Merge slight left
100 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Pine Ridge 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 Pine Ridge to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Cross City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86 miles from Pine Ridge and 89.5 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150 miles (241.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 10:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.68 one way or $51.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pine Ridge and Mostly Cloudy near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Cross City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cross City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pine Ridge and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 150.02 mi (241.44 km).
#1 Pine Ridge
Census-designated place in South Dakota, United States
| Population | 9,598 |
| Coordinates | 28.9383100, -82.4734300 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| 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: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $25.68 | $51.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.45 | $56.90 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $30.31 | $60.61 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $26.93 | $53.85 |
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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