How far is Tallahassee, FL from Melrose Park, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Melrose Park, FL is about 455.8 miles (733.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 388.7 miles (625.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 22m.
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.
Town in Lake County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Melrose Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Melrose Park.
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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
249.3 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 838: Sunrise Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn straight onto West Sunrise Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · West Sunrise Boulevard
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Turn slight right
919 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
26 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right
49 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto State Road 7
1 mi · 2 min · State Road 7
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Continue on South State Road 7
896 ft · 19 sec · South State Road 7
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Continue on South State Road 7
33 m · 4 sec · South State Road 7
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Continue on Southwest 2nd Court
817 ft · 28 sec · Southwest 2nd Court
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Continue on Iowa Avenue
2027 ft · 1 min · Iowa Avenue
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Continue on East Campus Circle
148 m · 17 sec · East Campus Circle
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Continue on East Campus Circle
588 ft · 22 sec · East Campus Circle
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Turn right onto Capri Drive
59 m · 7 sec · Capri Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Capri Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Melrose Park.
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
249 mi · 04h 30m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Mostly Clear near Melrose Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Melrose Park?
The road trip is about 455.8 miles (733.6 km) and usually takes 08h 22m 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?
Ferndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 228.1 miles from Tallahassee and 227.7 miles from Melrose Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 388.7 miles (625.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.1 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 EST. 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 $61.71 one way or $123.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 143 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tallahassee and Mostly Clear near Melrose Park.
Stop Ideas Near Ferndale
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 Ferndale.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Melrose Park. Straight-line distance: 388.7 mi (625.55 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Melrose Park
Melrose Park is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 26.1134200, -80.1933800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Melrose Park (-80.19338, 26.11342)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 734 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 41m |
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 | $3.84 | $61.71 | $123.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $69.56 | $139.11 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $75.01 | $150.02 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $95.30 | $190.60 |
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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