How far is Tallahassee, FL from Palm Beach Gardens, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Palm Beach Gardens, FL is about 404.8 miles (651.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 354.2 miles (570 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 52m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 26m.
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.
Human settlement in Sumter County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Palm Beach Gardens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Palm Beach Gardens.
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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
107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
198.9 mi · 3 hr 33 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 786: PGA Boulevard
2936 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 786 West: Professional Golfers' Association National, Palm Beach International Raceway
82 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto PGA Boulevard
1088 ft · 23 sec · PGA Boulevard
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Turn left onto Avenue of the Champions
746 ft · 41 sec · Avenue of the Champions
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avenue of the Champions
111 m · 16 sec · Avenue of the Champions
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Exit the roundabout onto Avenue of the Champions
801 ft · 40 sec · Avenue of the Champions
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Turn left onto Avenue of the Masters
1.1 mi · 2 min · Avenue of the Masters
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Turn right onto General Drive
2239 ft · 2 min · General Drive
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Turn right onto Diamond Head Way
155 m · 22 sec · Diamond Head Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Diamond Head Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Palm Beach Gardens.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
199 mi · 03h 33m
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 Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Palm Beach Gardens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Palm Beach Gardens?
The road trip is about 404.8 miles (651.4 km) and usually takes 07h 26m 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?
Wildwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 202.6 miles from Tallahassee and 202.2 miles from Palm Beach Gardens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 354.2 miles (570 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 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 $59.23 one way or $118.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Tallahassee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Palm Beach Gardens.
Stop Ideas Near Wildwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
Inverness Government Center
City of Belleview
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wildwood.
Wildwood, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Ocala, Florida
Dade City, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Palm Beach Gardens. Straight-line distance: 354.17 mi (569.98 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palm Beach Gardens
A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.
| Population | 58,210 |
| Coordinates | 26.8233900, -80.1386500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palm Beach Gardens (-80.13865, 26.82339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 651 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 02m |
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 | $59.23 | $118.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $65.63 | $131.26 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $69.91 | $139.83 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $62.12 | $124.24 |
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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