How far is Tallahassee, FL from Lake Forest, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Lake Forest, FL is about 465.8 miles (749.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 396.4 miles (638 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 34m.
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.
Town in Lake County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Lake Forest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Lake Forest.
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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
258 mi · 4 hr 40 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
2178 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard
655 ft · 23 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
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Continue on Hollywood Boulevard
2698 ft · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard
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Turn right onto South State Road 7
1.8 mi · 3 min · South State Road 7
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Turn left onto West Hallandale Beach Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Hallandale Beach Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest 40th Avenue
2486 ft · 1 min · Southwest 40th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 40th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Lake Forest.
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
258 mi · 04h 40m
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.
Areas Of Fog leaving Tallahassee and Mostly Clear near Lake Forest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Lake Forest?
The road trip is about 465.8 miles (749.7 km) and usually takes 08h 34m 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?
Ferndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 233.1 miles from Tallahassee and 232.7 miles from Lake Forest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 396.4 miles (638 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.4 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 EST. 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 $63.03 one way or $126.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 146.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Tallahassee and Mostly Clear near Lake Forest.
Stop Ideas Near Ferndale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
Minneola City Hall
Tavares Utility Billing
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ferndale.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Lake Forest. Straight-line distance: 396.45 mi (638.02 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Forest
Lake Forest is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 25.9775900, -80.1831000 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Forest (-80.1831, 25.97759)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 750 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 48m |
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 | $3.83 | $63.03 | $126.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $71.02 | $142.04 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $76.66 | $153.32 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $97.67 | $195.34 |
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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