How far is Tallahassee, FL from Palm Harbor, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Palm Harbor, FL is about 227.4 miles (365.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187 miles (300.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Levy County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Palm Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Palm Harbor.
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Start on South Monroe Street
9 m · 3 sec · South Monroe Street
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Turn left onto Apalachee Parkway
16.1 mi · 24 min · Apalachee Parkway
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Continue straight
94.1 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Keep slight right
115.5 mi · 2 hr 40 min
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Turn right onto Nebraska Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Nebraska Avenue
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Turn left onto Omaha Street
117 m · 18 sec · Omaha Street
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Turn left onto Florida Avenue
29 m · 4 sec · Florida Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Florida Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Palm Harbor.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Apalachee Parkway
Keep slight right
116 mi · 02h 40m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Palm Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Palm Harbor?
The road trip is about 227.4 miles (365.9 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?
Manatee Road is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.8 miles from Tallahassee and 113.5 miles from Palm Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187 miles (300.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.27 one way or $66.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Palm Harbor.
Stop Ideas Near Manatee Road
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 Manatee Road.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Palm Harbor. Straight-line distance: 186.96 mi (300.88 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palm Harbor
A city in Pinellas County, Florida.
| Population | 57,439 |
| Coordinates | 28.0780700, -82.7637100 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palm Harbor (-82.76371, 28.07807)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 366 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
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 | $33.27 | $66.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $36.86 | $73.72 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $39.27 | $78.53 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $34.89 | $69.77 |
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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