How far is Tallahassee, FL from Nocatee, FL?

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Nocatee, FL is about 191.3 miles (307.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.5 miles (279.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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
191.33 mi
03h 45m
Flight
173.49 mi
279.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.49 mi
Kilometers
279.2 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.33 mi
Kilometers
307.92 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nocatee
Thu, Oct 15, 7:13 PM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Thu, Oct 15, 10:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-10-15T15:28
Arrive Nocatee
Thu, Oct 15, 7:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:30 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
White Springs
FL

Human settlement in Hamilton County, Florida, United States of America

From Tallahassee
95.5 mi
01h 52m
To Nocatee
95.8 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Nocatee.

  1. 1

    Start on South Monroe Street

    55 m · 8 sec · South Monroe Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1428 ft · 47 sec · East Pensacola Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Franklin Boulevard

    2557 ft · 1 min · South Franklin Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Tennessee Street

    3230 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Mahan Drive

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Lake City

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    147.1 mi · 2 hr 38 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295: Daytona Beach, Savannah

    2215 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    2516 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto West Beltway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · West Beltway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on West Beltway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · West Beltway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Philips Highway

    1241 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Philips Highway

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Philips Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Nocatee Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Nocatee Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Nocatee Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Nocatee Town Center, Crosswater Parkway

    1198 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Crosswater Parkway

    1877 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Welcome Center, Town Center, Water Parks, Crosswater Hall

    104 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Crosswater Parkway

    2925 ft · 1 min · Crosswater Parkway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Crosswater Parkway

    47 m · 3 sec · Crosswater Parkway

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Crosswater Parkway

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Crosswater Parkway

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Crosswater Parkway

    144 m · 13 sec · Crosswater Parkway

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Crosswater Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min · Crosswater Parkway

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crosswater Parkway

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
148 mi · 77%
West Beltway
20.9 mi · 11%
Mahan Drive
6.53 mi · 3%
Philips Highway
5.82 mi · 3%
Crosswater Parkway
4.22 mi · 2%
Nocatee Parkway
3.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

147 mi · 02h 38m

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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
173.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Springs
01h 52m from Tallahassee
Leave By
9:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Sunny near Nocatee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Nocatee?

The road trip is about 191.3 miles (307.9 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

White Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.5 miles from Tallahassee and 95.8 miles from Nocatee.

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

The direct path is about 173.5 miles (279.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 9:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.36 one way or $56.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tallahassee and Sunny near Nocatee.

Stop Ideas Near White Springs

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around White Springs, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Springs.

BUS

Waldo, Florida

83 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

86 mi away
201 East University Ave.
RAIL

Jacksonville

99 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Nocatee. Straight-line distance: 173.49 mi (279.2 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
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#2 Nocatee

This planned community in northeast Florida is situated west of Ponte Vedra Beach, within the Saint Johns River basin.

Population0
Coordinates30.0832000, -81.4028300
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: Nocatee (-81.40283, 30.0832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.75 gal
25.56 L · about $28.36
Round trip
$56.71
13.5 gal · 51.12 L
Estimated CO2
60 kg one way
Round trip: 120 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.20 $28.36 $56.71
Mid-grade $4.68 $31.60 $63.19
Premium $5.01 $33.82 $67.63
Diesel $6.07 $40.97 $81.95

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Tallahassee and Nocatee. The current time is 15:28:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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