How far is Tallahassee, FL from Port Charlotte, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Port Charlotte, FL is about 363 miles (584.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 273.5 miles (440.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 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 06h 43m.
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.
The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Port Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Port Charlotte.
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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
234.8 mi · 4 hr 12 min
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Keep slight left
20.7 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 779: North Port, Port Charlotte
1725 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 779 South
701 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto North Toledo Blade Boulevard
5.5 mi · 8 min · North Toledo Blade Boulevard
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Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
5.6 mi · 10 min · Tamiami Trail
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Continue on Tamiami Trail
597 ft · 17 sec · Tamiami Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tamiami Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Port Charlotte.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I-75 South
Merge slight left
235 mi · 04h 12m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tallahassee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Charlotte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Port Charlotte?
The road trip is about 363 miles (584.2 km) and usually takes 06h 43m 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?
Ocala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.7 miles from Tallahassee and 181.3 miles from Port Charlotte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 273.5 miles (440.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.5 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 $53.14 one way or $106.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tallahassee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Charlotte.
Stop Ideas Near Ocala
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
Ocala Citizens' Circle
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ocala.
Ocala, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Port Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 273.54 mi (440.22 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Port Charlotte
A city in Charlotte County, Florida.
| Population | 54,392 |
| Coordinates | 26.9761700, -82.0906400 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Charlotte (-82.09064, 26.97617)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 584 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 31m |
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 | $53.14 | $106.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $58.87 | $117.75 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $62.72 | $125.44 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $55.72 | $111.45 |
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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