How far is Sugarmill Woods, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Sugarmill Woods, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 181.1 miles (291.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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
181.12 mi
03h 17m
Flight
158.94 mi
255.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.94 mi
Kilometers
255.79 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.12 mi
Kilometers
291.49 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Tue, Jun 2, 12:23 PM EDT
Return by in Sugarmill Woods
Tue, Jun 2, 3:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sugarmill Woods
2026-06-02T09:06
Arrive Tallahassee
Tue, Jun 2, 12:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 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
10:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sugarmill Woods
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
Cross City
FL

Town in Florida, United States

From Sugarmill Woods
90.3 mi
01h 38m
To Tallahassee
90.8 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
93°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sugarmill Woods and Tallahassee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sugarmill Woods and Tallahassee.

  1. 1

    Start on Honeysuckle Court South

    52 m · 8 sec · Honeysuckle Court South

  2. 2

    Continue on Honeysuckle Court South

    141 m · 26 sec · Honeysuckle Court South

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Honeysuckle Drive

    155 m · 24 sec · Honeysuckle Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Corkwood Boulevard

    77 m · 17 sec · Corkwood Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Black Willow Street

    1.1 km · 3 min · Black Willow Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cypress Boulevard East

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Cypress Boulevard East

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cypress Circle

    2526 ft · 1 min · Cypress Circle

  8. 8

    Continue on Cypress Boulevard West

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Cypress Boulevard West

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Suncoast Boulevard

    58.3 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Suncoast Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Young Boulevard

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Young Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    13 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Apalachee Parkway

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Apalachee Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Apalachee Parkway

    842 ft · 18 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Apalachee Parkway

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Apalachee Parkway

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Young Boulevard
102 mi · 56%
Suncoast Boulevard
58.3 mi · 32%
Apalachee Parkway
16.1 mi · 9%
Cypress Boulevard West
1.2 mi · 1%
Cypress Boulevard East
1.14 mi · 1%
Black Willow Street
0.71 mi
Longest Stretch

Young Boulevard

Continue on Young Boulevard

89.3 mi · 01h 53m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
158.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cross City
01h 38m from Sugarmill Woods
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Sugarmill Woods and Mostly Sunny 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 Sugarmill Woods to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 181.1 miles (291.5 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Cross City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Sugarmill Woods and 90.8 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.51 one way or $53.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Sugarmill Woods and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallahassee.

Stop Ideas Near Cross City

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

78 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

94 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

108 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sugarmill Woods and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 158.94 mi (255.79 km).

Sugarmill Woods

#1 Sugarmill Woods

Census-designated place in Citrus County, Florida

Population8,287
Coordinates28.7322100, -82.5062100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Honeysuckle Court South (-82.506275, 28.732431)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.39 gal
24.19 L · about $26.51
Round trip
$53.01
12.78 gal · 48.38 L
Estimated CO2
56.8 kg one way
Round trip: 113.6 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $26.51 $53.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $29.37 $58.74
Premium $4.90 $31.29 $62.57
Diesel $4.35 $27.80 $55.59

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Sugarmill Woods and Tallahassee. The current time is 09:06:32.

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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.