How far is Tallahassee, FL from Lake Lucerne, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Lake Lucerne, FL is about 466.6 miles (750.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 394.9 miles (635.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 08m 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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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.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Lake Lucerne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Lake Lucerne.
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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
261 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 817: Northwest 27th Avenue, University Drive
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto South University Drive
827 ft · 19 sec · South University Drive
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Continue on Northwest 27th Avenue
2693 ft · 59 sec · Northwest 27th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 207th Street
994 ft · 39 sec · Northwest 207th Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 25th Avenue
77 m · 13 sec · Northwest 25th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 208th Street
806 ft · 35 sec · Northwest 208th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 208th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Lake Lucerne.
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
261 mi · 04h 43m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lake Lucerne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Lake Lucerne?
The road trip is about 466.6 miles (750.9 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?
Montverde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 233.6 miles from Tallahassee and 233 miles from Lake Lucerne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 394.9 miles (635.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.7 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 $68.32 one way or $136.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 146.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tallahassee and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lake Lucerne.
Stop Ideas Near Montverde
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 Montverde.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Kissimmee
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Lake Lucerne. Straight-line distance: 394.91 mi (635.55 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Lucerne
Former census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida, near the Broward County border.
| Population | 9,044 |
| Coordinates | 25.9650900, -80.2414400 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Lucerne (-80.24144, 25.96509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 751 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 49m |
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 | $68.32 | $136.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $75.70 | $151.39 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $80.64 | $161.27 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $71.64 | $143.29 |
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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