How far is Tallahassee, FL from North Fort Myers, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to North Fort Myers, FL is about 389.4 miles (626.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 298.5 miles (480.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 19m 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 07h 09m.
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.
City in Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and North Fort Myers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and North Fort Myers.
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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
160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples
74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left
42.2 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral
1532 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 762 West, to US 41
859 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade
1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade
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Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
11.4 mi · 14 min · Tamiami Trail
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Continue on North Tamiami Trail
3.7 mi · 5 min · North Tamiami Trail
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Continue on North Tamiami Trail
864 ft · 21 sec · North Tamiami Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Tamiami Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and North Fort Myers.
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
161 mi · 02h 52m
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 Cloudy leaving Tallahassee and Mostly Clear near North Fort Myers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to North Fort Myers?
The road trip is about 389.4 miles (626.7 km) and usually takes 07h 09m 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?
Belleview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 194.9 miles from Tallahassee and 194.5 miles from North Fort Myers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 298.5 miles (480.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.9 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 $56.99 one way or $113.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Tallahassee and Mostly Clear near North Fort Myers.
Stop Ideas Near Belleview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
Ocala Citizens' Circle
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belleview.
Ocala, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
DeLand
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and North Fort Myers. Straight-line distance: 298.49 mi (480.38 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Fort Myers
Unincorporated community in Lee County, Florida, United States; census designated place
| Population | 39,407 |
| Coordinates | 26.6672900, -81.8800900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Fort Myers (-81.88009, 26.66729)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 627 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 51m |
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 | $56.99 | $113.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $63.15 | $126.30 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $67.27 | $134.54 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $59.77 | $119.54 |
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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