How far is Tallahassee, FL from Belleair Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Belleair Beach, FL is about 244.5 miles (393.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.2 miles (312.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 06m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Levy County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Belleair Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Belleair Beach.
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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
126.6 mi · 2 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 686: Roosevelt Boulevard, East Bay Drive
1003 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto US 19 Southbound Frontage Road
712 ft · 22 sec · US 19 Southbound Frontage Road
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Turn right onto East Bay Drive
3.5 mi · 7 min · East Bay Drive
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Continue on West Bay Drive
2.3 mi · 5 min · West Bay Drive
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Continue on South Belleair Causeway
1 km · 2 min · South Belleair Causeway
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Continue on Causeway Boulevard
2807 ft · 1 min · Causeway Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gulf Boulevard
1892 ft · 46 sec · Gulf Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gulf Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Belleair Beach.
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
Keep slight right
127 mi · 02h 55m
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.
Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Sunny near Belleair Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Belleair Beach?
The road trip is about 244.5 miles (393.5 km) and usually takes 05h 33m 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?
Chiefland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.4 miles from Tallahassee and 122.1 miles from Belleair Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.2 miles (312.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.3 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 5:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.80 one way or $71.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tallahassee and Sunny near Belleair Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Chiefland
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 Chiefland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Belleair Beach. Straight-line distance: 194.21 mi (312.55 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Belleair Beach
City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 1,595 |
| Coordinates | 27.9230800, -82.8431600 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belleair Beach (-82.84316, 27.92308)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 393 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
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 | $35.80 | $71.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $39.66 | $79.33 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $42.25 | $84.50 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $37.54 | $75.08 |
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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