How far is Sunrise, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Sunrise, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 463.6 miles (746.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 390.7 miles (628.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 51m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Lake County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunrise and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunrise and Tallahassee.
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Start on Northeast 7th Place
87 m · 16 sec · Northeast 7th Place
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Turn left onto Northeast 25th Way
109 m · 14 sec · Northeast 25th Way
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Turn right onto Northeast 8th Street
90 m · 16 sec · Northeast 8th Street
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Turn left onto Northeast 26th Avenue
95 m · 16 sec · Northeast 26th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast 9th Street
1277 ft · 44 sec · Northeast 9th Street
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Continue on Northeast 24th Avenue
693 ft · 26 sec · Northeast 24th Avenue
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Turn left onto East Sunrise Boulevard
2.4 mi · 6 min · East Sunrise Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 9th Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · Northwest 9th Avenue
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Continue on Powerline Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Powerline Road
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Continue on South Powerline Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Powerline Road
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Continue on South Pompano Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · South Pompano Parkway
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Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
2984 ft · 1 min · West Atlantic Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 31st Avenue
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
610 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1761 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
240.4 mi · 4 hr 20 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 · 42 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 Sunrise 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
240 mi · 04h 20m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sunrise and Mostly Cloudy near Tallahassee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sunrise to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 463.6 miles (746.1 km) and usually takes 06h 51m 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?
Ferndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 227.9 miles from Sunrise and 235.6 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 390.7 miles (628.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.9 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 $67.86 one way or $135.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 145.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sunrise and Mostly Cloudy near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Ferndale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Tavares - City Hall
Minneola City Hall
Tavares Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ferndale.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunrise and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 390.74 mi (628.84 km).
#1 Sunrise
A city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 94,851 |
| Coordinates | 26.1339700, -80.1131000 |
| 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: 746 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 47m |
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 | $67.86 | $135.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $75.19 | $150.38 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $80.10 | $160.20 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $71.17 | $142.33 |
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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