How far is Tallahassee, FL from Carver Ranches, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Carver Ranches, FL is about 464.5 miles (747.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 395.5 miles (636.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 05m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 32m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Lake County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Carver Ranches.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Carver Ranches.
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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
107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
258 mi · 4 hr 40 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
2178 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard
655 ft · 23 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
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Continue on Hollywood Boulevard
2698 ft · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard
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Turn right onto South State Road 7
1 mi · 2 min · South State Road 7
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Turn left onto Pembroke Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Pembroke Road
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Turn right onto Southwest 52nd Avenue
2350 ft · 1 min · Southwest 52nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest 24th Street
869 ft · 38 sec · Southwest 24th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 24th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Carver Ranches.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
258 mi · 04h 40m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Partly Sunny near Carver Ranches.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Carver Ranches?
The road trip is about 464.5 miles (747.5 km) and usually takes 08h 32m 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?
Ferndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 232.5 miles from Tallahassee and 232 miles from Carver Ranches.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 395.5 miles (636.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 69 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 $67.99 one way or $135.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 145.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tallahassee and Partly Sunny near Carver Ranches.
Stop Ideas Near Ferndale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
Minneola City Hall
Tavares Utility Billing
City of Tavares - City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ferndale.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Carver Ranches. Straight-line distance: 395.51 mi (636.51 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carver Ranches
Census designated place
| Population | 4,406 |
| Coordinates | 25.9884200, -80.1922700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carver Ranches (-80.19227, 25.98842)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 748 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 47m |
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 | $67.99 | $135.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $75.33 | $150.66 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $80.25 | $160.49 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $71.30 | $142.59 |
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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