How far is Tallahassee, FL from Bayonet Point, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Bayonet Point, FL is about 208.8 miles (336.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.7 miles (281.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.
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.
City in Gilchrist and Levy counties in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Bayonet Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Bayonet Point.
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Start on South Monroe Street
9 m · 3 sec · South Monroe Street
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Turn left onto Apalachee Parkway
16.1 mi · 24 min · Apalachee Parkway
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Continue straight
94.1 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Keep slight right
92 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Turn left onto Little Road
5.1 mi · 8 min · Little Road
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Turn right onto State Road 52
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Road 52
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Turn slight left
103 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Meadow Drive
1336 ft · 1 min · Meadow Drive
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Turn left onto Bell Drive
140 m · 22 sec · Bell Drive
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Turn right onto Paige Drive
138 m · 20 sec · Paige Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Paige Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Bayonet Point.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Apalachee Parkway
Continue straight
94.1 mi · 01h 58m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Bayonet Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Bayonet Point?
The road trip is about 208.8 miles (336.1 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?
Fanning Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.6 miles from Tallahassee and 104.3 miles from Bayonet Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.7 miles (281.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 7:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.57 one way or $61.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Bayonet Point.
Stop Ideas Near Fanning Springs
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 Fanning Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Bayonet Point. Straight-line distance: 174.74 mi (281.21 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bayonet Point
Census designated place
| Population | 23,467 |
| Coordinates | 28.3266700, -82.6834300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bayonet Point (-82.68343, 28.32667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 336 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $30.57 | $61.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $33.87 | $67.75 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $36.08 | $72.17 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $32.06 | $64.12 |
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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