How far is Tallahassee, FL from Miramar Beach, FL?

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Miramar Beach, FL is about 153.5 miles (247 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
153.47 mi
03h 02m
Flight
123.9 mi
199.39 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.9 mi
Kilometers
199.39 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.47 mi
Kilometers
246.99 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miramar Beach
Thu, Apr 16, 10:34 AM CDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Thu, Apr 16, 2:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-04-16T08:32
Arrive Miramar Beach
Thu, Apr 16, 11:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:02 AM to 10:02 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tallahassee
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Alford
FL

Town in Jackson County, Florida, United States

From Tallahassee
76.7 mi
01h 31m
To Miramar Beach
76.8 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
Miramar Beach Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
81°F
Thursday
Using Freeport as the closest live forecast in the Walton County weather hub.

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Miramar Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Miramar Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on South Monroe Street

    3.9 mi · 9 min · South Monroe Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Pensacola

    1773 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    114.1 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 331: DeFuniak Springs, Freeport

    1849 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto US Highway 331 South

    23.9 mi · 31 min · US Highway 331 South

  6. 6

    Turn right onto US Highway 98 West

    10.2 mi · 16 min · US Highway 98 West

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Scenic Gulf Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Scenic Gulf Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left

    29 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    35 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    84 m · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Miramar Beach.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
114 mi · 75%
US Highway 331 South
23.9 mi · 16%
US Highway 98 West
10.2 mi · 7%
South Monroe Street
3.9 mi · 3%
Scenic Gulf Drive
0.68 mi
US 331
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

114 mi · 02h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
123.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alford
01h 31m from Tallahassee
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Miramar Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Miramar Beach?

The road trip is about 153.5 miles (247 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Alford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from Tallahassee and 76.8 miles from Miramar Beach.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.48 one way or $44.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tallahassee and Miramar Beach, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Tallahassee and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Miramar Beach.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Miramar Beach. Straight-line distance: 123.9 mi (199.39 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Miramar Beach

#2 Miramar Beach

Census-designated place in Walton County, Florida

Population6,146
Coordinates30.3743700, -86.3585600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: Miramar Beach (-86.35856, 30.37437)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.42 gal
20.5 L · about $22.48
Round trip
$44.96
10.84 gal · 41 L
Estimated CO2
48.2 kg one way
Round trip: 96.3 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $22.48 $44.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.91 $49.82
Premium $4.90 $26.54 $53.07
Diesel $4.35 $23.58 $47.15

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Tallahassee, FL and Miramar Beach, FL. The current time in Tallahassee is 08:32:50, although it is 07:32:50 in Miramar Beach.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.