How far is Tallahassee, FL from Oriole Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Oriole Beach, FL is about 194.2 miles (312.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.5 miles (269.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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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 03h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Washington County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Oriole Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Oriole 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
172.7 mi · 3 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 191: Milton, Bagdad
1724 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Garcon Point Road
7.2 mi · 10 min · Garcon Point Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Garcon Point Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Garcon Point Road
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Continue on Avalon Boulevard
5.5 mi · 8 min · Avalon Boulevard
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Turn right onto Gulf Breeze Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway
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Turn left onto Oriole Beach Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Oriole Beach Road
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Turn left onto Bay Street
910 ft · 27 sec · Bay Street
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Turn right onto Shady Pine Drive
83 m · 12 sec · Shady Pine Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shady Pine Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Oriole 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
173 mi · 03h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Oriole Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Oriole Beach?
The road trip is about 194.2 miles (312.6 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Caryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97 miles from Tallahassee and 97.2 miles from Oriole Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.5 miles (269.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.30 one way or $52.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tallahassee and Oriole Beach, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Oriole Beach.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Oriole Beach. Straight-line distance: 167.54 mi (269.63 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oriole Beach
Oriole Beach is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.3738100, -87.0913600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oriole Beach (-87.09136, 30.37381)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 313 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $3.83 | $26.30 | $52.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $29.64 | $59.27 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $31.99 | $63.98 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $40.76 | $81.51 |
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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