How far is Royal Palm Estates, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Royal Palm Estates, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 420.3 miles (676.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 361.8 miles (582.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 33m 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 06h 16m.
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.
Human settlement in Sumter 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 Royal Palm Estates and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Royal Palm Estates and Tallahassee.
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Start on Tall Pines Road
38 m · 11 sec · Tall Pines Road
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Turn left onto Wallis Road
1508 ft · 1 min · Wallis Road
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Turn left onto Haverhill Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Haverhill Road
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Turn left onto Okeechobee Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Okeechobee Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll
108 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike
42 m · 3 sec
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike
111 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North
1530 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
207.8 mi · 3 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 Royal Palm Estates 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
208 mi · 03h 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.
Sunny leaving Royal Palm Estates 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 Royal Palm Estates to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 420.3 miles (676.4 km) and usually takes 06h 16m 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?
Wildwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 207.6 miles from Royal Palm Estates and 212.7 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 361.8 miles (582.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.5 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 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 $61.51 one way or $123.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Royal Palm Estates and Mostly Sunny near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Wildwood
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 Wildwood.
Wildwood, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Ocala, Florida
Dade City, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Royal Palm Estates and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 361.82 mi (582.3 km).
#1 Royal Palm Estates
Census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida
| Population | 3,025 |
| Coordinates | 26.6817300, -80.1250400 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 676 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 14m |
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 | $61.51 | $123.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $68.16 | $136.32 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $72.61 | $145.22 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $64.51 | $129.02 |
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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