How far is Tallahassee, FL from Fern Park, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Fern Park, FL is about 265.5 miles (427.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 215.1 miles (346.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 57m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Fern Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Fern Park.
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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
42.3 mi · 45 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville
1.8 mi · 2 min · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
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Continue on East-West Expressway
7.7 mi · 9 min · East-West Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Tampa, Daytona Beach
1375 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 4 East: Daytona Beach
2100 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 414: Apopka
697 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 414 East: Maitland Boulevard, Sandspur Road, Maitland, Maitland Art Center
790 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 414 East: Maitland
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 17 South, US 92 West
1183 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Greenwood Road
132 m · 9 sec · Greenwood Road
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Turn left onto Orlando Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Orlando Avenue
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Continue straight
65 m · 15 sec
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Turn sharp left
115 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Garden Edge Point
11 m · 2 sec · Garden Edge Point
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Garden Edge Point
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Fern Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-75 South
Merge slight left
107 mi · 01h 55m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tallahassee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fern Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Fern Park?
The road trip is about 265.5 miles (427.3 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?
Alachua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.8 miles from Tallahassee and 132.7 miles from Fern Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 215.1 miles (346.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 7:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.87 one way or $77.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tallahassee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fern Park.
Stop Ideas Near Alachua
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 Alachua.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Fern Park. Straight-line distance: 215.14 mi (346.23 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fern Park
Unincorporated community in Florida
| Population | 7,704 |
| Coordinates | 28.6491600, -81.3511800 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fern Park (-81.35118, 28.64916)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 427 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $38.87 | $77.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $43.06 | $86.13 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $45.88 | $91.75 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $40.76 | $81.52 |
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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