How far is Tallahassee, FL from North Port, FL?

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to North Port, FL is about 349.5 miles (562.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.2 miles (426.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
349.45 mi
06h 27m
Flight
265.19 mi
426.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.19 mi
Kilometers
426.79 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
349.45 mi
Kilometers
562.39 km
Drive Time
06h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Port
Sat, May 30, 8:17 AM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Sat, May 30, 2:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-05-30T01:50
Arrive North Port
Sat, May 30, 8:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:28 PM to 1:58 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tallahassee
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Ocala
FL

The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.

From Tallahassee
174.9 mi
03h 13m
To North Port
174.5 mi
03h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and North Port.

  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

    86.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 777: Englewood

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 777 South

    115 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North River Road

    5.5 mi · 9 min · North River Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail South

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Tamiami Trail South

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Port Boulevard

    71 m · 8 sec · North Port Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Port Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 South
161 mi · 46%
I 10 East
87.6 mi · 25%
South I 75
83 mi · 24%
Mahan Drive
6.53 mi · 2%
North River Road
5.53 mi · 2%
Tamiami Trail South
4.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+84.3 mi
265.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ocala
03h 13m from Tallahassee
Leave By
11:04 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tallahassee and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near North Port.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to North Port?

The road trip is about 349.5 miles (562.4 km) and usually takes 06h 27m 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?

Ocala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.9 miles from Tallahassee and 174.5 miles from North Port.

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

The direct path is about 265.2 miles (426.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.3 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 $51.14 one way or $102.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tallahassee and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near North Port.

Stop Ideas Near Ocala

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ocala, 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 Ocala.

BUS

Ocala, Florida

1 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

34 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

37 mi away
601 North Main Street
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

55 mi away
201 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and North Port. Straight-line distance: 265.19 mi (426.79 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
North Port

#2 North Port

A city in Sarasota County, Florida.

Population73,738
Coordinates27.0442200, -82.2359300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: North Port (-82.23593, 27.04422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 562 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.33 gal
46.68 L · about $51.14
Round trip
$102.29
24.66 gal · 93.36 L
Estimated CO2
109.6 kg one way
Round trip: 219.2 kg / 483 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $51.14 $102.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $56.67 $113.34
Premium $4.90 $60.37 $120.74
Diesel $4.35 $53.64 $107.27

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Tallahassee and North Port. The current time is 01:50:00.

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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.