How far is Tallahassee, FL from Anna Maria, FL?

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Anna Maria, FL is about 322.9 miles (519.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.6 miles (356.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
322.95 mi
06h 12m
Flight
221.56 mi
356.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.56 mi
Kilometers
356.56 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
322.95 mi
Kilometers
519.74 km
Drive Time
06h 12m

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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 06h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anna Maria
Fri, Apr 17, 5:44 PM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Fri, Apr 17, 11:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-04-17T11:32
Arrive Anna Maria
Fri, Apr 17, 5:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:12 PM to 1:42 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tallahassee
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
McIntosh
FL

City in Marion County, Florida, United States of America

From Tallahassee
161.6 mi
03h 06m
To Anna Maria
161.3 mi
03h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
Anna Maria Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
85°F
Friday
Using West Bradenton as the closest live forecast in the Manatee County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Anna Maria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Anna Maria.

  1. 1

    Start on South Monroe Street

    55 m · 8 sec · South Monroe Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1428 ft · 47 sec · East Pensacola Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Franklin Boulevard

    2557 ft · 1 min · South Franklin Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Tennessee Street

    3230 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Mahan Drive

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Lake City

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    86.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples

    45.3 mi · 49 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg

    1.6 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Palmetto, Bradenton

    1678 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Palmetto, Bradenton

    109 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Tamiami Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on Hernando DeSoto Bridge

    2226 ft · 38 sec · Hernando DeSoto Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on 1st Street West

    1788 ft · 31 sec · 1st Street West

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Manatee Avenue West

    6.9 mi · 13 min · Manatee Avenue West

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    534 ft · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Manatee Avenue West

    2 mi · 4 min · Manatee Avenue West

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Gulf Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Gulf Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Marina Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Marina Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on Palm Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Palm Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on Gulf Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Gulf Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Pine Avenue

    1913 ft · 1 min · Pine Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left

    24 m · 13 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 South
161 mi · 50%
I 10 East
87.6 mi · 27%
South I 75
45.3 mi · 14%
Manatee Avenue West
9.07 mi · 3%
Mahan Drive
6.53 mi · 2%
Tamiami Trail
6.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-75 South

Merge slight left

161 mi · 02h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+101.3 mi
221.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McIntosh
03h 06m from Tallahassee
Leave By
11:36 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Sunny near Anna Maria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Anna Maria?

The road trip is about 322.9 miles (519.7 km) and usually takes 06h 12m 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?

McIntosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.6 miles from Tallahassee and 161.3 miles from Anna Maria.

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

The direct path is about 221.6 miles (356.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 101.3 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 $47.29 one way or $94.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tallahassee and Sunny near Anna Maria.

Stop Ideas Near McIntosh

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

25 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Ocala, Florida

30 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

Waldo, Florida

38 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
RAIL

Palatka

61 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Anna Maria. Straight-line distance: 221.56 mi (356.56 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Anna Maria

#2 Anna Maria

City in Manatee County, Florida, United States

Population1,775
Coordinates27.5311500, -82.7334300
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: Anna Maria (-82.73343, 27.53115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 520 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.4 gal
43.14 L · about $47.29
Round trip
$94.57
22.8 gal · 86.28 L
Estimated CO2
101.3 kg one way
Round trip: 202.6 kg / 447 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $47.29 $94.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $52.39 $104.79
Premium $4.90 $55.81 $111.63
Diesel $4.35 $49.59 $99.18

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Tallahassee and Anna Maria. The current time is 11:32:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.