How far is Tallahassee, FL from Hawthorne, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Hawthorne, FL is about 168.5 miles (271.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.7 miles (231.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Hawthorne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Hawthorne.
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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
51.8 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 121: Williston Road, Gainesville, Williston
1247 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Southwest Williston Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Southwest Williston Road
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Continue on Southeast Williston Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Southeast Williston Road
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Continue on Southeast 11th Street
2623 ft · 1 min · Southeast 11th Street
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Turn right onto Southeast 4th Avenue
109 m · 10 sec · Southeast 4th Avenue
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Continue on Southeast 3rd Avenue
2749 ft · 1 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Hawthorne Road
14 mi · 19 min · Hawthorne Road
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Take the exit slight right
1327 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto 221st Street
1366 ft · 40 sec · 221st Street
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Turn right onto Southeast 67th Place
83 m · 18 sec · Southeast 67th Place
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Turn left onto Southeast 220th Terrace
27 m · 4 sec · Southeast 220th Terrace
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 220th Terrace
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Hawthorne.
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
86.9 mi · 01h 33m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hawthorne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Hawthorne?
The road trip is about 168.5 miles (271.2 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.2 miles from Tallahassee and 84.3 miles from Hawthorne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.7 miles (231.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 10:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.68 one way or $49.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tallahassee and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hawthorne.
Stop Ideas Near Live Oak
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 Live Oak.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Hawthorne. Straight-line distance: 143.66 mi (231.2 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hawthorne
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 1,536 |
| Coordinates | 29.5919100, -82.0873200 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hawthorne (-82.08732, 29.59191)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $24.68 | $49.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.35 | $54.69 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $29.13 | $58.26 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $25.88 | $51.77 |
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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