How far is Tallahassee, FL from Pinecrest, FL?

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Pinecrest, FL is about 492.1 miles (791.9 km), with a travel time of about 09h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 409 miles (658.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 13m 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
492.06 mi
09h 06m
Flight
409.01 mi
658.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
409.01 mi
Kilometers
658.23 km
Flight Time
00h 49m

Driving Distance

Road route
492.06 mi
Kilometers
791.9 km
Drive Time
09h 06m

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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 09h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pinecrest
Sun, Apr 19, 2:05 PM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Sun, Apr 19, 11:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-04-19T04:58
Arrive Pinecrest
Sun, Apr 19, 2:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
09h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:07 PM to 4:37 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
5:46 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
Lake Butler
FL

City in Union County, Florida, United States

From Tallahassee
246.3 mi
04h 33m
To Pinecrest
245.8 mi
04h 33m

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
85°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Pinecrest.

  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

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 823: Red Road, Northwest 57th Avenue

    1839 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 823 South: Hialeah

    62 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Red Road

    979 ft · 23 sec · Red Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Northwest 57th Avenue

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Northwest 57th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Northwest 167th Street

    90 m · 8 sec · Northwest 167th Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight left toward SR 826 West: Miami International Airport

    1716 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Palmetto Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Lanes

    9.1 mi · 10 min · Express Lanes

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Palmetto Expressway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Palmetto Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Palmetto Expressway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Palmetto Expressway

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto South Dixie Highway

    1034 ft · 22 sec · South Dixie Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Southwest 104th Street

    526 ft · 25 sec · Southwest 104th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Southwest 77th Avenue

    2666 ft · 1 min · Southwest 77th Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Southwest 112th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Southwest 112th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 112th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 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 · 22%
I 10 East
87.6 mi · 18%
Palmetto Expressway
9.49 mi · 2%
Express Lanes
9.1 mi · 2%
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 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.1 mi
409 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Butler
04h 33m from Tallahassee
Leave By
5:46 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Pinecrest.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Pinecrest?

The road trip is about 492.1 miles (791.9 km) and usually takes 09h 06m 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?

Lake Butler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 246.3 miles from Tallahassee and 245.8 miles from Pinecrest.

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

The direct path is about 409 miles (658.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.1 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 $72.01 one way or $144.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 154.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Pinecrest.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Butler

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 Lake Butler and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 2.6 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 8.7 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 14.8 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 8.7 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 Lake Butler.

RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

16 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

21 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Kissimmee

27 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Sanford

42 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Pinecrest. Straight-line distance: 409.01 mi (658.23 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Pinecrest

#2 Pinecrest

Village in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population19,452
Coordinates25.6670500, -80.3081100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: Pinecrest (-80.30811, 25.66705)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 792 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.36 gal
65.73 L · about $72.01
Round trip
$144.02
34.72 gal · 131.46 L
Estimated CO2
154.3 kg one way
Round trip: 308.6 kg / 680 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $72.01 $144.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $79.79 $159.57
Premium $4.90 $84.99 $169.99
Diesel $4.35 $75.52 $151.03

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 Pinecrest. The current time is 04:58:40.

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.