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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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.
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.
Town in Jackson County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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.
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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
114.1 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 331: DeFuniak Springs, Freeport
1849 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto US Highway 331 South
23.9 mi · 31 min · US Highway 331 South
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Turn right onto US Highway 98 West
10.2 mi · 16 min · US Highway 98 West
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Turn left onto Scenic Gulf Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Scenic Gulf Drive
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Turn left
29 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
35 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
84 m · 20 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 Miramar Beach.
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
114 mi · 02h 02m
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.
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).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Miramar Beach
Census-designated place in Walton County, Florida
| Population | 6,146 |
| Coordinates | 30.3743700, -86.3585600 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Miramar Beach (-86.35856, 30.37437)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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