How far is Tallahassee, FL from Palm Aire, FL?

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Palm Aire, FL is about 448.7 miles (722.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 383.8 miles (617.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 29m 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
448.67 mi
08h 14m
Flight
383.8 mi
617.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
383.8 mi
Kilometers
617.66 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
448.67 mi
Kilometers
722.07 km
Drive Time
08h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Aire
Sun, Apr 19, 3:42 PM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Sun, Apr 19, 11:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-04-19T07:27
Arrive Palm Aire
Sun, Apr 19, 3:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:15 PM to 3:45 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
7:30 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Howey-in-the-Hills
FL

City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America

From Tallahassee
224.6 mi
04h 07m
To Palm Aire
224.1 mi
04h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
87°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Palm Aire.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Palm Aire.

  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

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    240.6 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on West Coconut Creek Parkway

    544 ft · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

    93 m · 6 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Coconut Creek Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Coconut Creek Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Lyons Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Lyons Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Northwest 31st Avenue

    1535 ft · 30 sec · Northwest 31st Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Northwest 68th Street

    1070 ft · 52 sec · Northwest 68th Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest 32nd Avenue

    58 m · 8 sec · Northwest 32nd Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 32nd Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Palm Aire.

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
120 mi · 27%
Florida's Turnpike South
120 mi · 27%
I-75 South
108 mi · 24%
I 10 East
87.6 mi · 20%
Mahan Drive
6.53 mi · 1%
Lyons Road
2.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

241 mi · 04h 20m

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
08h 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.9 mi
383.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howey-in-the-Hills
04h 07m from Tallahassee
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Partly Sunny near Palm Aire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Palm Aire?

The road trip is about 448.7 miles (722.1 km) and usually takes 08h 14m 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?

Howey-in-the-Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 224.6 miles from Tallahassee and 224.1 miles from Palm Aire.

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

The direct path is about 383.8 miles (617.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.9 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 $65.66 one way or $131.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 140.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tallahassee and Partly Sunny near Palm Aire.

Stop Ideas Near Howey-in-the-Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Howey-in-the-Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Tavares - City Hall
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

City of Tavares - City Hall

Tavares , FL
115E W Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Minneola City Hall
Meeting point 6.9 mi away

Minneola City Hall

Minneola , FL
800 US-27, Minneola, FL 34715
Rating 4.4/5 28 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

Tavares Utility Billing

Tavares , FL
Tapes City Hall, 201 E Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 1.3/5 12 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Howey-in-the-Hills.

BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

29 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

31 mi away
601 North Main Street
RAIL

Winter Park

43 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

44 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Palm Aire. Straight-line distance: 383.8 mi (617.66 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
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#2 Palm Aire

Census-designated place in Broward County, Florida

Population1,702
Coordinates26.2061900, -80.1917100
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: Palm Aire (-80.19171, 26.20619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 722 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.83 gal
59.93 L · about $65.66
Round trip
$131.33
31.66 gal · 119.86 L
Estimated CO2
140.7 kg one way
Round trip: 281.4 kg / 620 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $65.66 $131.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $72.75 $145.51
Premium $4.90 $77.50 $155.01
Diesel $4.35 $68.86 $137.72

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Tallahassee and Palm Aire. The current time is 07:27:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.