How far is Tallahassee, FL from Melbourne, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Melbourne, FL is about 318.3 miles (512.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 274.7 miles (442.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 04m.
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.
Town in Alachua County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Melbourne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Melbourne.
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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
63.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 192, US 441: Kissimmee, Saint Cloud
2873 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 192 East, US 441 South: Saint. Cloud, Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital
54 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Bronson Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway
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Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
679 ft · 15 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
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Continue on 13th Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street
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Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Bronson Highway
33.8 mi · 41 min · Bronson Highway
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Continue straight
8.2 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto South Babcock Street
1380 ft · 40 sec · South Babcock Street
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Turn right onto East Fee Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · East Fee Avenue
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Turn left onto Waverly Place
693 ft · 31 sec · Waverly Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Waverly Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Melbourne.
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
107 mi · 01h 55m
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 Mostly Sunny near Melbourne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Melbourne?
The road trip is about 318.3 miles (512.3 km) and usually takes 06h 04m 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?
Micanopy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.2 miles from Tallahassee and 159.1 miles from Melbourne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 274.7 miles (442.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 $46.58 one way or $93.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Melbourne.
Stop Ideas Near Micanopy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Micanopy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Melbourne. Straight-line distance: 274.7 mi (442.08 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Melbourne
The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.
| Population | 83,376 |
| Coordinates | 28.0836300, -80.6081100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Melbourne (-80.60811, 28.08363)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 512 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 58m |
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 | $46.58 | $93.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $51.61 | $103.23 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $54.98 | $109.96 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $48.85 | $97.70 |
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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