How far is Sharpes, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Sharpes, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 304.8 miles (490.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253.1 miles (407.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
304.83 mi
04h 36m
Flight
253.14 mi
407.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.14 mi
Kilometers
407.39 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
304.83 mi
Kilometers
490.57 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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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 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Sat, Apr 18, 11:34 PM EDT
Return by in Sharpes
Sun, Apr 19, 4:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sharpes
2026-04-18T18:58
Arrive Tallahassee
Sat, Apr 18, 11:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 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
7:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sharpes
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
Gainesville
FL

The third most populous city in Florida.

From Sharpes
150.6 mi
02h 18m
To Tallahassee
154.2 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
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 Sharpes and Tallahassee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sharpes and Tallahassee.

  1. 1

    Start on Canaveral Groves Boulevard

    14 m · 10 sec · Canaveral Groves Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto US Highway 1

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 1

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cidco Road

    2576 ft · 1 min · Cidco Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Industry Road

    2197 ft · 56 sec · East Industry Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 528

    2659 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway

    40.1 mi · 45 min · Beachline Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17, US 92, US 441

    1428 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike, Oсala, Miami

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Orlando

    1439 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    53.3 mi · 57 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mahan Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on East Tennessee Street

    3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard

    2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Calhoun Street

    64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway

    103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
161 mi · 53%
I 10 West
88 mi · 29%
Beachline Expressway
40.1 mi · 13%
Mahan Drive
6.73 mi · 2%
US Highway 1
1.53 mi · 1%
East Tennessee Street
0.62 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left

107 mi · 01h 55m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.7 mi
253.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gainesville
02h 18m from Sharpes
Leave By
7:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sharpes 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 Sharpes to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 304.8 miles (490.6 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Gainesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.6 miles from Sharpes and 154.2 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 253.1 miles (407.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.7 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 7:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.63 one way or $89.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sharpes and Mostly Sunny near Tallahassee.

Stop Ideas Near Gainesville

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

22 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

54 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

66 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sharpes and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 253.14 mi (407.39 km).

Sharpes

#1 Sharpes

Census designated place in Florida, United States

Population3,411
Coordinates28.4322300, -80.7600500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Canaveral Groves Boulevard (-80.76005, 28.432254)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 491 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.76 gal
40.72 L · about $44.63
Round trip
$89.26
21.52 gal · 81.44 L
Estimated CO2
95.6 kg one way
Round trip: 191.2 kg / 422 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $44.63 $89.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.45 $98.91
Premium $4.90 $52.68 $105.36
Diesel $4.35 $46.81 $93.61

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 Sharpes and Tallahassee. The current time is 18:58:14.

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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.