How far is Tallahassee, FL from Fish Hawk, FL?

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Fish Hawk, FL is about 285.6 miles (459.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218.1 miles (351 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
285.66 mi
05h 24m
Flight
218.09 mi
350.98 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.09 mi
Kilometers
350.98 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
285.66 mi
Kilometers
459.73 km
Drive Time
05h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fish Hawk
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 PM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Thu, Apr 23, 5:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-04-23T06:50
Arrive Fish Hawk
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:24 AM to 1:24 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tallahassee
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Park
FL

City in Florida, United States of America

From Tallahassee
143 mi
02h 42m
To Fish Hawk
142.7 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Fish Hawk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Fish Hawk.

  1. 1

    Start on South Monroe Street

    55 m · 8 sec · South Monroe Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1428 ft · 47 sec · East Pensacola Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Franklin Boulevard

    2557 ft · 1 min · South Franklin Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Tennessee Street

    3230 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Mahan Drive

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Lake City

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    86.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples

    16.3 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Brandon

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 60 East: Brandon

    1306 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on West Brandon Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Brandon Boulevard

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on West Brandon Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Brandon Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the exit right

    57 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Lithia Pinecrest Road

    7.3 mi · 13 min · Lithia Pinecrest Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Fishhawk Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Fishhawk Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard

    3259 ft · 2 min · Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Churchside Drive

    18 m · 3 sec · Churchside Drive

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Churchside Drive

    83 m · 13 sec · Churchside Drive

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ternglade Drive

    850 ft · 37 sec · Ternglade Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ternglade Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Fish Hawk.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 South
161 mi · 56%
I 10 East
87.6 mi · 31%
South I 75
16.3 mi · 6%
Lithia Pinecrest Road
7.26 mi · 3%
Mahan Drive
6.53 mi · 2%
West Brandon Boulevard
3.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-75 South

Merge slight left

161 mi · 02h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.5 mi
218.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Park
02h 42m from Tallahassee
Leave By
6:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Fish Hawk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Fish Hawk?

The road trip is about 285.6 miles (459.7 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?

West Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143 miles from Tallahassee and 142.7 miles from Fish Hawk.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 218.1 miles (351 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.5 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 6:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.81 one way or $83.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Fish Hawk.

Stop Ideas Near West Park

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Park, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Park.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

8 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

26 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

59 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

74 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Fish Hawk. Straight-line distance: 218.09 mi (350.98 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Fish Hawk

#2 Fish Hawk

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

Population14,087
Coordinates27.8505800, -82.2109200
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: Fish Hawk (-82.21092, 27.85058)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 460 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.08 gal
38.16 L · about $41.81
Round trip
$83.62
20.16 gal · 76.32 L
Estimated CO2
89.6 kg one way
Round trip: 179.2 kg / 395 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $41.81 $83.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.33 $92.66
Premium $4.90 $49.35 $98.70
Diesel $4.35 $43.85 $87.70

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tallahassee and Fish Hawk. The current time is 06:50:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.