How far is Tallahassee, FL from Fort Myers Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Fort Myers Beach, FL is about 412.1 miles (663.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 309.6 miles (498.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 41m.
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 Florida, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Fort Myers Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Fort Myers 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
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
160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples
74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left
63.9 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres
1217 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 884: Colonial Blvd
155 m · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Colonial Boulevard
113 m · 7 sec · Colonial Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway
1613 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway
7.8 mi · 12 min · Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway
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Continue on Gladiolus Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Gladiolus Drive
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Turn slight left onto Summerlin Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Summerlin Road
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Turn slight right
1670 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto San Carlos Boulevard
3.1 mi · 6 min · San Carlos Boulevard
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Continue on Estero Boulevard
1886 ft · 1 min · Estero Boulevard
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Turn left onto Carolina Avenue
600 ft · 26 sec · Carolina Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carolina Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Fort Myers Beach.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Sunny near Fort Myers Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Fort Myers Beach?
The road trip is about 412.1 miles (663.2 km) and usually takes 07h 41m 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?
Coleman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 206.3 miles from Tallahassee and 205.8 miles from Fort Myers Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 309.6 miles (498.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 102.5 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 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 $60.31 one way or $120.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tallahassee and Sunny near Fort Myers Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Coleman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Inverness Government Center
Plantation-Hermitage Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coleman.
Wildwood, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
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Dade City, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Fort Myers Beach. Straight-line distance: 309.62 mi (498.28 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Myers Beach
Town of the United States
| Population | 7,117 |
| Coordinates | 26.4527100, -81.9501100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Myers Beach (-81.95011, 26.45271)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 663 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 08m |
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 | $60.31 | $120.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $66.83 | $133.65 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $71.19 | $142.38 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $63.25 | $126.50 |
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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