How far is Sweetwater, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Sweetwater, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 331.6 miles (533.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 260.9 miles (419.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 04m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 05h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Alachua County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sweetwater and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sweetwater and Tallahassee.
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Start on Crewsville Road
26 m · 8 sec · Crewsville Road
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Turn left onto Sweetwater Road
5.8 mi · 14 min · Sweetwater Road
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Turn right
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
30 mi · 44 min
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Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Van Fleet Drive
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Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
3184 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Bartow Road
11.9 mi · 18 min · Bartow Road
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Turn right onto North Florida Avenue
15.9 mi · 24 min · North Florida Avenue
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Turn right
34.8 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight left
89 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
1759 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Ocala
1518 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
114.4 mi · 2 hr 3 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 Sweetwater and Tallahassee.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
114 mi · 02h 03m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Sweetwater and Partly Sunny near Tallahassee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sweetwater to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 331.6 miles (533.7 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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?
Micanopy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.5 miles from Sweetwater and 172.1 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 260.9 miles (419.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.7 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 5:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.53 one way or $97.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sweetwater and Partly Sunny near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Micanopy
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 Micanopy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sweetwater and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 260.94 mi (419.94 km).
#1 Sweetwater
City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 20,747 |
| Coordinates | 27.4094900, -81.7025800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| 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: 534 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 08m |
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 | $48.53 | $97.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $53.77 | $107.55 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $57.28 | $114.57 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $50.89 | $101.79 |
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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