How far is Tallahassee, FL from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL is about 452.6 miles (728.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 388.3 miles (624.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 47m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 23m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
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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
240.6 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
58 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Northwest 31st Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 31st Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
2928 ft · 1 min · West Atlantic Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Pompano Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · South Pompano Parkway
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Continue on North Powerline Road
1033 ft · 22 sec · North Powerline Road
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Continue on South Powerline Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Powerline Road
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Turn left onto West Commercial Boulevard
2764 ft · 1 min · West Commercial Boulevard
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Continue on East Commercial Boulevard
3.1 mi · 7 min · East Commercial Boulevard
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Turn left onto Ocean Drive
815 ft · 23 sec · Ocean Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ocean Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
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
241 mi · 04h 20m
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 Partly Sunny near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?
The road trip is about 452.6 miles (728.4 km) and usually takes 08h 23m 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?
Howey-in-the-Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 226.6 miles from Tallahassee and 226.1 miles from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 388.3 miles (624.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.3 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 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 $66.24 one way or $132.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tallahassee and Partly Sunny near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
Stop Ideas Near Howey-in-the-Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Tavares - City Hall
Minneola City Hall
Tavares Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Howey-in-the-Hills.
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Straight-line distance: 388.32 mi (624.94 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Town of the United States
| Population | 6,711 |
| Coordinates | 26.1920300, -80.0964300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lauderdale-by-the-Sea (-80.09643, 26.19203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 728 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 38m |
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 | $66.24 | $132.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $73.40 | $146.80 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $78.19 | $156.38 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $69.47 | $138.94 |
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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