How far is Tallahassee, FL from Cooper City, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Cooper City, FL is about 461.7 miles (743 km), with a travel time of about 08h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 388.7 miles (625.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 00m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 30m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Cooper City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Cooper City.
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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
253.2 mi · 4 hr 34 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 818: Griffin Road
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Griffin Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Griffin Road
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Turn left onto Southwest 90th Avenue
2441 ft · 1 min · Southwest 90th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 51st Street
145 m · 26 sec · Southwest 51st Street
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Turn left
31 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Cooper City.
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
253 mi · 04h 34m
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 Mostly Sunny near Cooper City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Cooper City?
The road trip is about 461.7 miles (743 km) and usually takes 08h 30m 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 231.1 miles from Tallahassee and 230.6 miles from Cooper City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 388.7 miles (625.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 73 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 $67.57 one way or $135.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 144.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Cooper City.
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 Cooper City. Straight-line distance: 388.72 mi (625.59 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cooper City
City in Broward County, Florida, United States
| Population | 35,800 |
| Coordinates | 26.0573100, -80.2717200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cooper City (-80.27172, 26.05731)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 743 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 45m |
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 | $67.57 | $135.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $74.87 | $149.74 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $79.76 | $159.51 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $70.86 | $141.72 |
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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