How far is Tallahassee, FL from Plantation, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Plantation, FL is about 454.7 miles (731.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 386.1 miles (621.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 40m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 20m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Plantation.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Plantation.
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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
249.3 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 838: Sunrise Boulevard
3279 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto SR 838 West: Plantation
77 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto West Sunrise Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Sunrise Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northwest 65th Avenue
1141 ft · 33 sec · Northwest 65th Avenue
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Turn left onto 8 Street
1159 ft · 46 sec · 8 Street
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Turn left onto Garden Court
707 ft · 24 sec · Garden Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Garden Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Plantation.
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
249 mi · 04h 30m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plantation.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Plantation?
The road trip is about 454.7 miles (731.8 km) and usually takes 08h 20m 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?
Minneola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 227.6 miles from Tallahassee and 227.1 miles from Plantation.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 386.1 miles (621.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.6 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 $66.58 one way or $133.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 142.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tallahassee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plantation.
Stop Ideas Near Minneola
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Plantation. Straight-line distance: 386.09 mi (621.35 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plantation
A city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 96,351 |
| Coordinates | 26.1342100, -80.2318400 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plantation (-80.23184, 26.13421)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 732 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 40m |
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 | $66.58 | $133.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $73.77 | $147.53 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $78.58 | $157.16 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $69.82 | $139.64 |
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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