How far is Tallahassee, FL from Cudjoe Key, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Cudjoe Key, FL is about 618 miles (994.5 km), with a travel time of about 12h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 433.3 miles (697.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 14m 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 12h 07m.
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.
City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Cudjoe Key.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Cudjoe Key.
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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
261 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
46.9 mi · 54 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left
2930 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway
19.2 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue on Overseas Highway
86.7 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Overseas Highway
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Turn right onto Blimp Road
1829 ft · 52 sec · Blimp Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Blimp Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Cudjoe Key.
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
261 mi · 04h 43m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog leaving Tallahassee and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cudjoe Key.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Cudjoe Key?
The road trip is about 618 miles (994.5 km) and usually takes 12h 07m 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?
Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 309.3 miles from Tallahassee and 308.6 miles from Cudjoe Key.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 433.3 miles (697.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 184.7 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 $90.47 one way or $180.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 193.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog around Tallahassee and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cudjoe Key.
Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere
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 Fellsmere.
Okeechobee
Sebring
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Cudjoe Key. Straight-line distance: 433.31 mi (697.35 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cudjoe Key
Census designated place
| Population | 1,763 |
| Coordinates | 24.6715300, -81.4984200 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cudjoe Key (-81.49842, 24.67153)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 995 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 42m |
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 | $90.47 | $180.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $100.24 | $200.48 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $106.78 | $213.56 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $94.87 | $189.75 |
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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