How far is Shady Hills, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Shady Hills, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 206.1 miles (331.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Gilchrist and Levy counties in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shady Hills and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shady Hills and Tallahassee.
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Start on Dalberg Drive
42 m · 8 sec · Dalberg Drive
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Turn right onto Monteverde Drive
1.6 mi · 6 min · Monteverde Drive
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Turn right onto County Line Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · County Line Road
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Continue on County Line Road
1388 ft · 40 sec · County Line Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2385 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway
30 mi · 33 min · Suncoast Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 44: Gulf to Lake Highway
1944 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Gulf to Lake Highway
4.8 mi · 8 min · Gulf to Lake Highway
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Continue on Northeast 5th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 5th Street
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Turn right onto Suncoast Boulevard
47 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Boulevard
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Continue on Young Boulevard
73.9 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Young Boulevard
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Continue straight
28.4 mi · 34 min
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Continue on Apalachee Parkway
11.8 mi · 16 min · Apalachee Parkway
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Continue on Apalachee Parkway
842 ft · 18 sec · Apalachee Parkway
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Continue on Apalachee Parkway
4.2 mi · 8 min · Apalachee Parkway
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At the end of the road, 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 Shady Hills and Tallahassee.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Shady Hills and Areas Of Fog then 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 Shady Hills to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 206.1 miles (331.7 km) and usually takes 03h 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?
Fanning Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104 miles from Shady Hills and 102.2 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 9:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.16 one way or $60.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shady Hills and Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Fanning 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 Fanning Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shady Hills and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 174.85 mi (281.4 km).
#1 Shady Hills
Census designated place
| Population | 11,523 |
| Coordinates | 28.4100000, -82.5428800 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| 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: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $30.16 | $60.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $33.41 | $66.83 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $35.59 | $71.19 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $31.62 | $63.25 |
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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