How far is Tallahassee, FL from Buckingham, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Buckingham, FL is about 394.5 miles (634.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 302.5 miles (486.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 17m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Sumter County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Buckingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Buckingham.
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Start on South Monroe Street
55 m · 8 sec · South Monroe Street
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Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
1428 ft · 47 sec · East Pensacola Street
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Turn left onto South Franklin Boulevard
2557 ft · 1 min · South Franklin Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Tennessee Street
3230 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street
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Continue on Mahan Drive
6.5 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Lake City
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
86.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples
74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left
58.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
2129 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 80 East
64 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Palm Beach Boulevard
1476 ft · 30 sec · Palm Beach Boulevard
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Turn right onto Orange River Boulevard
1452 ft · 49 sec · Orange River Boulevard
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Continue on Orange River Boulevard
4 mi · 10 min · Orange River Boulevard
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Turn left onto Buckingham Road
20 m · 1 sec · Buckingham Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Buckingham Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Buckingham.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Buckingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Buckingham?
The road trip is about 394.5 miles (634.9 km) and usually takes 07h 17m 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?
Wildwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 197.5 miles from Tallahassee and 197.1 miles from Buckingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 302.5 miles (486.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 92 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 EST. 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 $52.80 one way or $105.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tallahassee and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Buckingham.
Stop Ideas Near Wildwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
City of Belleview
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wildwood.
Wildwood, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Ocala, Florida
Dade City, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Buckingham. Straight-line distance: 302.51 mi (486.84 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buckingham
Buckingham is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 26.6750700, -81.7320300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buckingham (-81.73203, 26.67507)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 635 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 55m |
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 | $3.79 | $52.80 | $105.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.27 | $59.44 | $118.88 |
| Premium | $4.61 | $64.21 | $128.43 |
| Diesel | $5.89 | $81.93 | $163.87 |
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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