How far is Saint Augustine Shores, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Saint Augustine Shores, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 212.9 miles (342.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Augustine Shores and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Augustine Shores and Tallahassee.
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Start on Entero Lane
43 m · 8 sec · Entero Lane
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Turn right onto Deltona Boulevard
85 m · 18 sec · Deltona Boulevard
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Turn left onto Viscaya Boulevard
2490 ft · 2 min · Viscaya Boulevard
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Turn left onto Shores Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · Shores Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on South Holmes Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Holmes Boulevard
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Continue on Kenton Morrison Road
3009 ft · 55 sec · Kenton Morrison Road
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Turn left onto Four Mile Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Four Mile Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Charles Usinas Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Charles Usinas Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Jacksonville
2123 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
18.7 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Beltway, Orange Park, Jacksonville Beaches
1017 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Orange Park, West Beltway
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto West Beltway
19.7 mi · 23 min · West Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City
1474 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
148.3 mi · 2 hr 39 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 Saint Augustine Shores 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
148 mi · 02h 39m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Augustine Shores 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 Shores to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 212.9 miles (342.6 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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 104.5 miles from Saint Augustine Shores and 108.4 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 $31.15 one way or $62.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Augustine Shores and Mostly Sunny near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Lake 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 Lake City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Augustine Shores and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 182.73 mi (294.07 km).
#1 Saint Augustine Shores
Census-designated place in St.
| Population | 7,359 |
| Coordinates | 29.8108000, -81.3103500 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 343 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $31.15 | $62.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $34.52 | $69.03 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $36.77 | $73.54 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $32.67 | $65.34 |
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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