How far is Tallahassee, FL from East Palatka, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to East Palatka, FL is about 184.4 miles (296.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.2 miles (272.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Hamilton 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 East Palatka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and East Palatka.
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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
91.9 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Lake City, White Springs
1441 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest US Highway 41
2.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest US Highway 41
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Continue on Northwest Main Boulevard
2419 ft · 38 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest Main Boulevard
37 m · 2 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Main Boulevard
1605 ft · 31 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northwest Bascom Norris Drive
1954 ft · 39 sec · Northwest Bascom Norris Drive
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Continue on Northeast Bascom Norris Drive
2.6 mi · 4 min · Northeast Bascom Norris Drive
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Continue straight
72.8 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Reid Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Reid Street
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Continue on Memorial Bridge
1.6 mi · 3 min · Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Ferry Road
54 m · 7 sec · Ferry Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ferry Road
1075 ft · 30 sec · Ferry Road
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Continue on Putnam County Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · Putnam County Boulevard
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Turn right onto Louis Broer Road
866 ft · 24 sec · Louis Broer Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Louis Broer Road West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and East Palatka.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
91.9 mi · 01h 39m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Palatka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to East Palatka?
The road trip is about 184.4 miles (296.8 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?
White Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.1 miles from Tallahassee and 92.3 miles from East Palatka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.2 miles (272.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 9:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.00 one way or $54.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Palatka.
Stop Ideas Near White Springs
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 White Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and East Palatka. Straight-line distance: 169.22 mi (272.34 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Palatka
Census-designated place in Putnam County, Florida
| Population | 1,654 |
| Coordinates | 29.6583000, -81.5984100 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Palatka (-81.59841, 29.6583)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 297 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $27.00 | $54.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $29.92 | $59.84 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $31.87 | $63.75 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $28.32 | $56.64 |
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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