How far is Tallahassee, FL from Fort Pierce, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Fort Pierce, FL is about 364.7 miles (586.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 316 miles (508.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 27m 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 06h 43m.
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.
The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Fort Pierce.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Fort Pierce.
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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
155.6 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Okeechobee
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
65 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
2 mi · 4 min · Okeechobee Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Okeechobee Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Okeechobee Road
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Continue on Delaware Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Delaware Avenue
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Turn left onto US Highway 1
1240 ft · 39 sec · US Highway 1
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Turn right
16 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Fort Pierce.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
156 mi · 02h 47m
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 Cloudy leaving Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Pierce.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Fort Pierce?
The road trip is about 364.7 miles (586.9 km) and usually takes 06h 43m 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?
Ocala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.4 miles from Tallahassee and 182.2 miles from Fort Pierce.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 316 miles (508.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.7 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 $53.38 one way or $106.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Pierce.
Stop Ideas Near Ocala
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
Ocala Citizens' Circle
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ocala.
Ocala, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Fort Pierce. Straight-line distance: 316.04 mi (508.62 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Pierce
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 46,343 |
| Coordinates | 27.4467100, -80.3256100 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Pierce (-80.32561, 27.44671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 587 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 32m |
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 | $53.38 | $106.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $59.15 | $118.30 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $63.01 | $126.02 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $55.98 | $111.97 |
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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