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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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 06h 27m.
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.
The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
8.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 777: Englewood
1509 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 777 South
115 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto North River Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · North River Road
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Turn left onto Tamiami Trail South
4.1 mi · 7 min · Tamiami Trail South
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Turn left onto North Port Boulevard
71 m · 8 sec · North Port Boulevard
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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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ocala.
Ocala, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and North Port. Straight-line distance: 265.19 mi (426.79 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Port
A city in Sarasota County, Florida.
| Population | 73,738 |
| Coordinates | 27.0442200, -82.2359300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Port (-82.23593, 27.04422)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 562 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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