How far is Saint Augustine Beach, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Saint Augustine Beach, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 215.2 miles (346.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.7 miles (297.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m 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
215.16 mi
03h 22m
Flight
184.68 mi
297.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.68 mi
Kilometers
297.21 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.16 mi
Kilometers
346.26 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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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 03h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Sat, Apr 18, 6:17 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Augustine Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 9:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Augustine Beach
2026-04-18T02:55
Arrive Tallahassee
Sat, Apr 18, 6:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Augustine Beach
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
Lake City
FL

County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States

From Saint Augustine Beach
104.2 mi
01h 41m
To Tallahassee
111 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Augustine Beach and Tallahassee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Augustine Beach and Tallahassee.

  1. 1

    Start on 9th Street

    147 m · 23 sec · 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto A1A Beach Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · A1A Beach Boulevard

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on A1A Beach Boulevard

    1397 ft · 29 sec · A1A Beach Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue on South Holmes Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Holmes Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Kenton Morrison Road

    3009 ft · 55 sec · Kenton Morrison Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Four Mile Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Four Mile Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Charles Usinas Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Charles Usinas Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Jacksonville

    2123 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    18.7 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Beltway, Orange Park, Jacksonville Beaches

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Orange Park, West Beltway

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto West Beltway

    19.7 mi · 23 min · West Beltway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City

    1474 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    148.3 mi · 2 hr 39 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Mahan Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on East Tennessee Street

    3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard

    2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Calhoun Street

    64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway

    103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Augustine Beach and Tallahassee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
149 mi · 69%
West Beltway
19.7 mi · 9%
I 95 North
19.1 mi · 9%
Mahan Drive
6.73 mi · 3%
A1A Beach Boulevard
6.25 mi · 3%
Charles Usinas Memorial Highway
2.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

148 mi · 02h 39m

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
03h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
184.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake City
01h 41m from Saint Augustine Beach
Leave By
10:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Augustine 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 Saint Augustine Beach to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 215.2 miles (346.3 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.2 miles from Saint Augustine Beach and 111 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 184.7 miles (297.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 10:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.48 one way or $62.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Augustine Beach and Mostly Sunny near Tallahassee.

Stop Ideas Near Lake City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake City, 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 Lake City.

BUS

Waldo, Florida

64 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

67 mi away
201 East University Ave.
RAIL

Jacksonville

90 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane
RAIL

Palatka

113 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Augustine Beach and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 184.68 mi (297.21 km).

Saint Augustine Beach

#1 Saint Augustine Beach

City in St.

Population7,138
Coordinates29.8505300, -81.2653500
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: 9th Street (-81.265829, 29.8507)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 346 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.59 gal
28.74 L · about $31.48
Round trip
$62.97
15.18 gal · 57.48 L
Estimated CO2
67.5 kg one way
Round trip: 134.9 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $31.48 $62.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $34.88 $69.77
Premium $4.90 $37.16 $74.32
Diesel $4.35 $33.02 $66.03

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Augustine Beach and Tallahassee. The current time is 02:55:10.

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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.