How far is Tallahassee, FL from Manasota Key, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Manasota Key, FL is about 351.6 miles (565.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 269.4 miles (433.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 09m 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 06h 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.
The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Manasota Key.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Manasota Key.
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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 left to continue on South I 75: Naples
74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 765: Englewood, Venice
2469 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Jacaranda Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Jacaranda Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jacaranda Boulevard
60 m · 3 sec · Jacaranda Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Jacaranda Boulevard
4.4 mi · 7 min · Jacaranda Boulevard
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Turn left onto Englewood Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Englewood Road
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Continue on North Indiana Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · North Indiana Avenue
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Continue on South McCall Road
2147 ft · 46 sec · South McCall Road
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Turn right onto Beach Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Beach Road
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Turn left
69 m · 17 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 Manasota Key.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tallahassee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Manasota Key.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Manasota Key?
The road trip is about 351.6 miles (565.8 km) and usually takes 06h 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?
Ocala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176 miles from Tallahassee and 175.6 miles from Manasota Key.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 269.4 miles (433.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.2 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 $51.48 one way or $102.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tallahassee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Manasota Key.
Stop Ideas Near Ocala
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
Ocala Citizens' Circle
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ocala.
Ocala, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Manasota Key. Straight-line distance: 269.39 mi (433.54 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manasota Key
Census-designated place in Charlotte County, Florida
| Population | 1,229 |
| Coordinates | 26.9253400, -82.3520400 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manasota Key (-82.35204, 26.92534)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 566 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 23m |
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 | $51.48 | $102.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $57.04 | $114.07 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $60.76 | $121.52 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $53.98 | $107.97 |
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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