How far is South Palm Beach, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from South Palm Beach, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 428.2 miles (689.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 370.2 miles (595.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 29m.
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
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City in Florida, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Palm Beach and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Palm Beach and Tallahassee.
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Start on the route
153 m · 44 sec
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Turn sharp left onto South Ocean Boulevard
1887 ft · 50 sec · South Ocean Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Ocean Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · East Ocean Avenue
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Turn right onto Dixie Highway
859 ft · 27 sec · Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto West Lantana Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West Lantana Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
1822 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
25 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 706 West: Okeechobee
1870 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Indiantown Road
2775 ft · 55 sec · Indiantown Road
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Take the ramp right
591 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
147 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
2591 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
191.9 mi · 3 hr 26 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 South Palm Beach 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
192 mi · 03h 26m
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 South Palm 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 South Palm Beach to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 428.2 miles (689.2 km) and usually takes 06h 29m 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?
Coleman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 212.6 miles from South Palm Beach and 215.7 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 370.2 miles (595.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 58 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 $62.68 one way or $125.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 134.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Palm Beach and Mostly Sunny near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Coleman
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 Coleman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Palm Beach and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 370.15 mi (595.7 km).
#1 South Palm Beach
Town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
| Population | 1,500 |
| Coordinates | 26.5889600, -80.0386500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 689 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 20m |
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 | $62.68 | $125.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $69.45 | $138.89 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $73.98 | $147.96 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $65.73 | $131.46 |
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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