How far is Tallahassee, FL from Palmetto Estates, FL?

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Palmetto Estates, FL is about 497.2 miles (800.2 km), with a travel time of about 09h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 409.7 miles (659.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 17m 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
497.19 mi
09h 08m
Flight
409.65 mi
659.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
409.65 mi
Kilometers
659.27 km
Flight Time
00h 49m

Driving Distance

Road route
497.19 mi
Kilometers
800.15 km
Drive Time
09h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palmetto Estates
Sat, Apr 25, 7:53 PM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Sun, Apr 26, 5:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-04-25T10:44
Arrive Palmetto Estates
Sat, Apr 25, 7:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
09h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:09 PM to 4:39 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
5:42 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Orlovista
FL

Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida

From Tallahassee
248.9 mi
04h 34m
To Palmetto Estates
248.3 mi
04h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Palmetto Estates.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Palmetto Estates.

  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

    29.7 mi · 34 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 992: Southwest 117th Avenue, Southwest 152nd Street

    748 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on State Road 821 Access Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Road 821 Access Road

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on State Road 821 Access Road

    1161 ft · 29 sec · State Road 821 Access Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Southwest 152nd Street

    1969 ft · 48 sec · Southwest 152nd Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Southwest 112th Avenue

    2696 ft · 1 min · Southwest 112th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Southwest 160th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Southwest 160th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Southwest 104th Avenue

    79 m · 7 sec · Southwest 104th Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 104th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Palmetto Estates.

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
130 mi · 26%
Florida's Turnpike South
130 mi · 26%
I-75 South
108 mi · 22%
I 10 East
87.6 mi · 18%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
29.9 mi · 6%
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
09h 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+87.5 mi
409.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orlovista
04h 34m from Tallahassee
Leave By
5:42 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tallahassee and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palmetto Estates.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Palmetto Estates?

The road trip is about 497.2 miles (800.2 km) and usually takes 09h 08m 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?

Orlovista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 248.9 miles from Tallahassee and 248.3 miles from Palmetto Estates.

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

The direct path is about 409.7 miles (659.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.5 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 $72.76 one way or $145.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 155.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tallahassee and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palmetto Estates.

Stop Ideas Near Orlovista

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 Orlovista and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 2.9 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
City of Orlando
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

City of Orlando

Orlando , FL
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Rating 4.1/5 163 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center
City Hall
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

8 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

12 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Kissimmee

28 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Sanford

34 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Palmetto Estates. Straight-line distance: 409.65 mi (659.27 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Palmetto Estates

#2 Palmetto Estates

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population13,535
Coordinates25.6214900, -80.3620000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: Palmetto Estates (-80.362, 25.62149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 800 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.54 gal
66.41 L · about $72.76
Round trip
$145.51
35.08 gal · 132.82 L
Estimated CO2
155.9 kg one way
Round trip: 311.8 kg / 687 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $72.76 $145.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $80.61 $161.23
Premium $4.90 $85.88 $171.75
Diesel $4.35 $76.30 $152.60

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Tallahassee and Palmetto Estates. The current time is 10:44:49.

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.