How far is Tallahassee, FL from Fernandina Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Fernandina Beach, FL is about 191.9 miles (308.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.5 miles (271.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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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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 03h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Fernandina Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Fernandina Beach.
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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
134.3 mi · 2 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Baldwin, Starke
2102 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
94 m · 8 sec
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Continue on US 301 Highway South
6.6 mi · 8 min · US 301 Highway South
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1618 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
15.9 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
24.3 mi · 37 min
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Turn left onto Ash Street
1129 ft · 50 sec · Ash Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ash Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Fernandina Beach.
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 10 East
Merge slight left
134 mi · 02h 24m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Partly Sunny near Fernandina Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Fernandina Beach?
The road trip is about 191.9 miles (308.8 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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 95.8 miles from Tallahassee and 96.1 miles from Fernandina Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.5 miles (271.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 9:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.08 one way or $56.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tallahassee and Partly Sunny near Fernandina Beach.
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 Fernandina Beach. Straight-line distance: 168.44 mi (271.07 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fernandina Beach
City in Nassau County, Florida, United States
| Population | 13,290 |
| Coordinates | 30.6696800, -81.4625900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fernandina Beach (-81.46259, 30.66968)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 309 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $28.08 | $56.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $31.11 | $62.23 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $33.15 | $66.29 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $29.45 | $58.90 |
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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