How far is Tallahassee, FL from Osprey, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Osprey, FL is about 333.4 miles (536.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.9 miles (400.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 11m.
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.
Town in Marion County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Osprey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Osprey.
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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
68.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 72: Siesta Key, Arcadia
2533 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 72 West
139 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Clark Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Clark Road
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Turn left onto Beneva Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Beneva Road
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Turn left onto South Tamiami Trail
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Tamiami Trail
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Turn right onto West Bay Street
14 m · 2 sec · West Bay Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Bay Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Osprey.
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.
Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Sunny near Osprey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Osprey?
The road trip is about 333.4 miles (536.6 km) and usually takes 06h 11m 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?
Reddick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.9 miles from Tallahassee and 166.5 miles from Osprey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.9 miles (400.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.5 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 $48.82 one way or $97.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tallahassee and Sunny near Osprey.
Stop Ideas Near Reddick
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 Reddick.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Osprey. Straight-line distance: 248.83 mi (400.46 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Osprey
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
| Population | 6,100 |
| Coordinates | 27.1961600, -82.4903700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Osprey (-82.49037, 27.19616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 537 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 09m |
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 | $48.82 | $97.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $54.09 | $108.19 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $57.63 | $115.25 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $51.20 | $102.40 |
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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