How far is Tallahassee, FL from Hawthorne, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Hawthorne, FL is about 220.7 miles (355.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.4 miles (298.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04h 10m.
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 Columbia County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
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
107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
11.5 mi · 12 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 470: Leesburg
2153 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left
105 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight left
3.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
1614 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Hawthorne Boulevard
2584 ft · 2 min · Hawthorne Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Palo Verde Drive
145 m · 27 sec · Palo Verde Drive
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Turn right onto Audubon Drive
68 m · 15 sec · Audubon Drive
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Turn left onto Camellia Trail
888 ft · 41 sec · Camellia Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Azalea Trail
23 m · 3 sec · Azalea Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Azalea Trail
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-75 South
Merge slight left
107 mi · 01h 55m
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.
Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Sunny 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 220.7 miles (355.2 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?
Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.4 miles from Tallahassee and 110.4 miles from Hawthorne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.4 miles (298.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.87 one way or $59.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tallahassee and Sunny near Hawthorne.
Stop Ideas Near Lake City
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 Lake City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Hawthorne. Straight-line distance: 185.42 mi (298.4 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hawthorne
Hawthorne is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.7613800, -81.8709100 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hawthorne (-81.87091, 28.76138)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 355 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.83 | $29.87 | $59.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $33.65 | $67.31 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $36.32 | $72.65 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $46.28 | $92.56 |
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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