How far is Tallahassee, FL from Palm Springs North, FL?

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Palm Springs North, FL is about 474.7 miles (764 km), with a travel time of about 08h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 393.1 miles (632.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
474.71 mi
08h 43m
Flight
393.09 mi
632.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
393.09 mi
Kilometers
632.62 km
Flight Time
00h 47m

Driving Distance

Road route
474.71 mi
Kilometers
763.97 km
Drive Time
08h 43m

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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 08h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Springs North
Sun, Apr 19, 3:48 PM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Mon, Apr 20, 12:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-04-19T07:04
Arrive Palm Springs North
Sun, Apr 19, 3:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:44 PM to 4:14 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
6:32 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
Oakland
FL

Town in Orange County, Florida, United States

From Tallahassee
237.6 mi
04h 21m
To Palm Springs North
237.1 mi
04h 21m

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
89°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Palm Springs North.

  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

    261 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead

    1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75, I 75 Express: Naples, Miami

    1511 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, SR 860: Miami, Miami Gardens Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 860: Miami Gardens Drive

    3030 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Northwest 186th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 186th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Northwest 82nd Avenue

    2471 ft · 1 min · Northwest 82nd Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Northwest 178th Street

    30 m · 3 sec · Northwest 178th Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwest 178th Street

    115 m · 12 sec · Northwest 178th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    48 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
130 mi · 27%
Florida's Turnpike South
130 mi · 27%
I-75 South
108 mi · 23%
I 10 East
87.6 mi · 18%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
7.28 mi · 2%
Mahan Drive
6.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

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

261 mi · 04h 43m

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 43m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+81.6 mi
393.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
04h 21m from Tallahassee
Leave By
6:32 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Palm Springs North.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Palm Springs North?

The road trip is about 474.7 miles (764 km) and usually takes 08h 43m 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?

Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 237.6 miles from Tallahassee and 237.1 miles from Palm Springs North.

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

The direct path is about 393.1 miles (632.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.6 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 $69.48 one way or $138.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 148.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Palm Springs North.

Stop Ideas Near Oakland

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 Oakland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.5 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
Minneola City Hall
Meeting point 6.2 mi away

Minneola City Hall

Minneola , FL
800 US-27, Minneola, FL 34715
Rating 4.4/5 28 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 4.3 mi away

City Hall

Winter Garden , FL
W Plant St, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Rating 4.0/5 6 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakland.

RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

25 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

28 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Kissimmee

37 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Sanford

44 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Palm Springs North. Straight-line distance: 393.09 mi (632.62 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Palm Springs North

#2 Palm Springs North

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population5,253
Coordinates25.9351000, -80.3338300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: Palm Springs North (-80.33383, 25.9351)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 764 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.75 gal
63.41 L · about $69.48
Round trip
$138.96
33.5 gal · 126.82 L
Estimated CO2
148.9 kg one way
Round trip: 297.7 kg / 656 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $69.48 $138.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $76.98 $153.97
Premium $4.90 $82.01 $164.02
Diesel $4.35 $72.86 $145.73

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 Springs North. The current time is 07:04:42.

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.