How far is Tallahassee, FL from Lake Magdalene, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Lake Magdalene, FL is about 265.8 miles (427.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 50m 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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City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Lake Magdalene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Lake Magdalene.
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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
160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bearss Avenue
1102 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
51 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto East Bearss Avenue
1254 ft · 26 sec · East Bearss Avenue
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Continue on West Bearss Avenue
2645 ft · 59 sec · West Bearss Avenue
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Turn left onto North Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · North Boulevard
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Turn right onto Justice Drive
831 ft · 41 sec · Justice Drive
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Turn left onto Sylvia Lane
749 ft · 33 sec · Sylvia Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sylvia Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Lake Magdalene.
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
161 mi · 02h 52m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tallahassee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lake Magdalene.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Lake Magdalene?
The road trip is about 265.8 miles (427.8 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?
Alachua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133 miles from Tallahassee and 132.8 miles from Lake Magdalene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.4 miles (316.1 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.91 one way or $77.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tallahassee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lake Magdalene.
Stop Ideas Near Alachua
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Lake Magdalene. Straight-line distance: 196.38 mi (316.05 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Magdalene
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
| Population | 28,509 |
| Coordinates | 28.0741800, -82.4717600 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Magdalene (-82.47176, 28.07418)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 428 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
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 | $38.91 | $77.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $43.11 | $86.22 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $45.92 | $91.85 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $40.80 | $81.61 |
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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