How far is Tallahassee, FL from Palmetto Bay, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Palmetto Bay, FL is about 495 miles (796.6 km), with a travel time of about 09h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 411 miles (661.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 13m.
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.
In the US state of Florida, Windermere is a town located in Orange County.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Palmetto Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Palmetto Bay.
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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
261 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
3.7 mi · 4 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 823: Red Road, Northwest 57th Avenue
1839 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 823 South: Hialeah
62 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Red Road
979 ft · 23 sec · Red Road
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Continue on Northwest 57th Avenue
3.1 mi · 6 min · Northwest 57th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 167th Street
90 m · 8 sec · Northwest 167th Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward SR 826 West: Miami International Airport
1716 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Palmetto Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Lanes
9.1 mi · 10 min · Express Lanes
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Merge slight right onto Palmetto Expressway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Palmetto Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Palmetto Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Palmetto Expressway
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Merge slight left onto South Dixie Highway
1034 ft · 22 sec · South Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto Southwest 104th Street
526 ft · 25 sec · Southwest 104th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 77th Avenue
3.1 mi · 7 min · Southwest 77th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 152nd Street
129 m · 16 sec · Southwest 152nd Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 77th Court
2684 ft · 1 min · Southwest 77th Court
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Turn right onto Southwest 160th Street
2031 ft · 58 sec · Southwest 160th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Southwest 160th Street
36 m · 3 sec · Southwest 160th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 160th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Palmetto Bay.
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
261 mi · 04h 43m
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 Partly Sunny near Palmetto Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Palmetto Bay?
The road trip is about 495 miles (796.6 km) and usually takes 09h 13m 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?
Windermere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 247.8 miles from Tallahassee and 247.2 miles from Palmetto Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 411 miles (661.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 84 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 $72.42 one way or $144.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 155.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tallahassee and Partly Sunny near Palmetto Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Windermere
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
City of Orlando
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Windermere.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Kissimmee
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Palmetto Bay. Straight-line distance: 410.96 mi (661.38 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palmetto Bay
Village in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 24,218 |
| Coordinates | 25.6217700, -80.3247700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palmetto Bay (-80.32477, 25.62177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 797 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 10m |
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 | $72.42 | $144.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $80.25 | $160.49 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $85.48 | $170.97 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $75.95 | $151.90 |
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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