How far is Tallahassee, FL from Pine Ridge, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Pine Ridge, FL is about 171.9 miles (276.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150 miles (241.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Pine Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Pine Ridge.
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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
34.5 mi · 43 min
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Turn slight left
10.6 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
75 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto County Road 40
3.5 mi · 6 min · County Road 40
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Continue on Cedar Street
2166 ft · 49 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn left onto West Pennsylvania Avenue
106 m · 9 sec · West Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto Delaware Street
54 m · 8 sec · Delaware Street
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Continue on Datesman Avenue
615 ft · 29 sec · Datesman Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Williams Street
6.7 mi · 10 min · Williams Street
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Turn right onto North Lecanto Highway
3.5 mi · 6 min · North Lecanto Highway
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Turn right onto West Pine Ridge Boulevard
1.6 mi · 4 min · West Pine Ridge Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Cliff Drive
2225 ft · 2 min · North Cliff Drive
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Turn right onto North Mallows Circle
908 ft · 40 sec · North Mallows Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Mallows Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Pine Ridge.
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
Continue straight
94.1 mi · 01h 58m
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.
Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Pine Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Pine Ridge?
The road trip is about 171.9 miles (276.6 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?
Cross City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86 miles from Tallahassee and 85.9 miles from Pine Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150 miles (241.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 9:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.18 one way or $50.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Pine Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Cross City
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 Cross City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Pine Ridge. Straight-line distance: 150.02 mi (241.44 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pine Ridge
Census-designated place in South Dakota, United States
| Population | 9,598 |
| Coordinates | 28.9383100, -82.4734300 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine Ridge (-82.47343, 28.93831)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $25.18 | $50.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.90 | $55.80 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $29.72 | $59.44 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $26.40 | $52.81 |
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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