How far is Redington Shores, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Redington Shores, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 262.7 miles (422.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.6 miles (322.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
262.63 mi
04h 41m
Flight
200.62 mi
322.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.62 mi
Kilometers
322.86 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
262.63 mi
Kilometers
422.66 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Mon, May 25, 9:37 AM EDT
Return by in Redington Shores
Mon, May 25, 2:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Redington Shores
2026-05-25T04:55
Arrive Tallahassee
Mon, May 25, 9:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Redington Shores
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Otter Creek
FL

Town in Florida, United States

From Redington Shores
132 mi
02h 20m
To Tallahassee
130.6 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Redington Shores Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
87°F
Memorial Day
Using Seminole as the closest live forecast in the Pinellas County weather hub.

Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph S
Destination
87°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Redington Shores and Tallahassee.

  1. 1

    Start on Forest Hills Drive

    11 m · 4 sec · Forest Hills Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gulf Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Gulf Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto CR 694: Seminole, Pinellas Park

    97 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on CR 694: Seminole, Pinellas Park

    864 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Park Boulevard North

    9.4 mi · 18 min · Park Boulevard North

  6. 6

    Continue on Gandy Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Gandy Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275: Tampa, Saint Petersburg

    1086 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 275 North: Tampa

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Clearwater, Tampa International Airport, Kennedy Boulevard, West Shore Boulevard

    2708 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 60 East: Kennedy Boulevard, West Shore Boulevard

    1762 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on West Kennedy Boulevard

    1581 ft · 32 sec · West Kennedy Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Veterans Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Veterans Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane

    4.6 mi · 6 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway

    1938 ft · 28 sec · Veterans Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Suncoast Parkway

    54.2 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 44: Gulf to Lake Highway

    1944 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Gulf to Lake Highway

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Gulf to Lake Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Northeast 5th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 5th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Suncoast Boulevard

    47 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Young Boulevard

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Young Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    28.4 mi · 34 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Apalachee Parkway

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Apalachee Parkway

  26. 26

    Continue on Apalachee Parkway

    842 ft · 18 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  27. 27

    Continue on Apalachee Parkway

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Apalachee Parkway

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Redington Shores and Tallahassee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Young Boulevard
102 mi · 39%
Suncoast Parkway
54.2 mi · 21%
Suncoast Boulevard
47 mi · 18%
Apalachee Parkway
16.1 mi · 6%
I 275 North
10.6 mi · 4%
Park Boulevard North
9.39 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Young Boulevard

Continue on Young Boulevard

73.9 mi · 01h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.1 mi
200.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Otter Creek
02h 20m from Redington Shores
Leave By
7:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Redington Shores and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallahassee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Redington Shores to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 262.7 miles (422.7 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?

Otter Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132 miles from Redington Shores and 130.6 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 200.6 miles (322.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.1 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 7:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.45 one way or $76.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Redington Shores and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallahassee.

Stop Ideas Near Otter Creek

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Otter Creek, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Otter Creek.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

57 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Ocala, Florida

63 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

Waldo, Florida

78 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

88 mi away
601 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Redington Shores and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 200.62 mi (322.86 km).

Redington Shores

#1 Redington Shores

City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States of America

Population2,284
Coordinates27.8261400, -82.8289900
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Forest Hills Drive (-82.829004, 27.826177)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 423 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.27 gal
35.08 L · about $38.45
Round trip
$76.90
18.54 gal · 70.16 L
Estimated CO2
82.4 kg one way
Round trip: 164.8 kg / 363 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $38.45 $76.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.60 $85.21
Premium $4.90 $45.39 $90.77
Diesel $4.35 $40.32 $80.65

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Redington Shores and Tallahassee. The current time is 04:55:29.

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