How far is Tallahassee, FL from Longwood, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Longwood, FL is about 161.2 miles (259.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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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Flight 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 03h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Washington County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Longwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Longwood.
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Start on South Monroe Street
3.9 mi · 9 min · South Monroe Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Pensacola
1773 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
129.2 mi · 2 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 285: Niceville, Eglin AFB
1694 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
17.6 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto East John Sims Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min · East John Sims Parkway
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Continue on John Sims Parkway
1 km · 1 min · John Sims Parkway
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Keep slight right
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Lewis Turner Boulevard
3226 ft · 1 min · Lewis Turner Boulevard
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Turn left onto Poquito Road North
1.4 km · 2 min · Poquito Road North
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Continue on Poplar Road
1948 ft · 1 min · Poplar Road
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Turn right onto Poquito Road
13 m · 2 sec · Poquito Road
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Turn slight left onto Poplar Road
602 ft · 26 sec · Poplar Road
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Turn straight onto Poplar Avenue
2166 ft · 2 min · Poplar Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Poquito Road
14 m · 7 sec · Poquito Road
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Turn left onto Sherwood Drive
562 ft · 27 sec · Sherwood Drive
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Turn right onto Blenheim Road
825 ft · 39 sec · Blenheim Road
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Turn right
35 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Longwood.
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 10 West
Merge slight left
129 mi · 02h 18m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tallahassee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Longwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Longwood?
The road trip is about 161.2 miles (259.4 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
Chipley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from Tallahassee and 80.7 miles from Longwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 10:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.60 one way or $47.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tallahassee and Longwood, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tallahassee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Longwood.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Longwood. Straight-line distance: 137.47 mi (221.24 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Longwood
City in Seminole County, Florida, United States
| Population | 16,876 |
| Coordinates | 30.4607500, -86.5885600 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Longwood (-86.58856, 30.46075)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $23.60 | $47.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $26.15 | $52.30 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $27.86 | $55.72 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $24.75 | $49.50 |
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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