How far is Ponte Vedra Beach, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 186.5 miles (300.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Hamilton County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ponte Vedra Beach and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ponte Vedra Beach and Tallahassee.
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Start on Pablo Road
2916 ft · 2 min · Pablo Road
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Turn left onto Ponte Vedra Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Ponte Vedra Boulevard
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Continue on Ponte Vedra Boulevard
99 m · 11 sec · Ponte Vedra Boulevard
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Turn left onto 3rd Street South
1160 ft · 34 sec · 3rd Street South
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 202 West: Butler Boulevard, Jacksonville
1706 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Butler Boulevard
12.5 mi · 16 min · Butler Boulevard
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 90 East: Atlantic Boulevard
1447 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Atlantic Boulevard
122 m · 13 sec · Atlantic Boulevard
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Turn right onto Kings Avenue
2657 ft · 1 min · Kings Avenue
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Turn left onto Nira Street
2138 ft · 1 min · Nira Street
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Turn right onto San Marco Boulevard
749 ft · 22 sec · San Marco Boulevard
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Turn left onto Gary Street
156 m · 12 sec · Gary Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Savannah
2177 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fuller Warren Bridge
2275 ft · 37 sec · Fuller Warren Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City
2629 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Lake City
2219 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
153.1 mi · 2 hr 46 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 Ponte Vedra Beach and Tallahassee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
153 mi · 02h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Ponte Vedra Beach and Mostly Sunny near Tallahassee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ponte Vedra Beach to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 186.5 miles (300.1 km) and usually takes 02h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
White Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.8 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach and 94.6 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.10 one way or $50.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ponte Vedra Beach and Mostly Sunny near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near White Springs
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 White Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ponte Vedra Beach and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 173.18 mi (278.7 km).
#1 Ponte Vedra Beach
Ponte Vedra Beach is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.2396900, -81.3856400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.82 | $25.10 | $50.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.30 | $28.30 | $56.60 |
| Premium | $4.64 | $30.56 | $61.12 |
| Diesel | $5.91 | $38.89 | $77.79 |
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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