How far is Tallahassee, FL from Beacon Square, FL?

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Beacon Square, FL is about 217.7 miles (350.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.4 miles (288.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m 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
217.73 mi
04h 50m
Flight
179.37 mi
288.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.37 mi
Kilometers
288.67 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.73 mi
Kilometers
350.41 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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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 04h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beacon Square
Sun, Apr 12, 6:10 PM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Sun, Apr 12, 11:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-04-12T13:20
Arrive Beacon Square
Sun, Apr 12, 6:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tallahassee
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
Fanning Springs
FL

City in Gilchrist and Levy counties in Florida, United States

From Tallahassee
109 mi
02h 25m
To Beacon Square
108.7 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Beacon Square.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Beacon Square.

  1. 1

    Start on South Monroe Street

    9 m · 3 sec · South Monroe Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Apalachee Parkway

    16.1 mi · 24 min · Apalachee Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    106.5 mi · 2 hr 26 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Moog Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Moog Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Springfield Drive

    103 m · 15 sec · Springfield Drive

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Springfield Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Beacon Square.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
7 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Apalachee Parkway
217 mi · 100%
Moog Road
0.92 mi
Springfield Drive
0.06 mi
South Monroe Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Apalachee Parkway

Keep slight right

107 mi · 02h 26m

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
04h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.3 mi
179.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fanning Springs
02h 25m from Tallahassee
Leave By
7:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Sunny near Beacon Square.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Beacon Square?

The road trip is about 217.7 miles (350.4 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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 109 miles from Tallahassee and 108.7 miles from Beacon Square.

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

The direct path is about 179.4 miles (288.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.86 one way or $63.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tallahassee and Sunny near Beacon Square.

Stop Ideas Near Fanning Springs

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

59 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

77 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

89 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

118 mi away
601 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Beacon Square. Straight-line distance: 179.37 mi (288.67 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Beacon Square

#2 Beacon Square

Census-designated place in Pasco County, Florida, United States

Population7,224
Coordinates28.2086200, -82.7553800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: Beacon Square (-82.75538, 28.20862)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.68 gal
29.08 L · about $31.86
Round trip
$63.71
15.36 gal · 58.16 L
Estimated CO2
68.3 kg one way
Round trip: 136.5 kg / 301 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $31.86 $63.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $35.30 $70.59
Premium $4.90 $37.60 $75.20
Diesel $4.35 $33.41 $66.82

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Tallahassee and Beacon Square. The current time is 13:20:03.

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.