How far is Tallahassee, FL from Port Saint John, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Port Saint John, FL is about 301.2 miles (484.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 250 miles (402.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Alachua County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Port Saint John.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Port Saint John.
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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
52.6 mi · 56 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Consulate Drive
1567 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 528 Toll West: Consulate Drive
46 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Consulate Drive
3034 ft · 59 sec · Consulate Drive
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Turn left onto South Orange Blossom Trail
2868 ft · 1 min · South Orange Blossom Trail
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Turn right onto West Landstreet Road
1244 ft · 21 sec · West Landstreet Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 528 Toll East
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway
36.6 mi · 41 min · Beachline Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
2060 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach
2996 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint John
2327 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Saint John Parkway East
1251 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Port Saint John Parkway
3138 ft · 1 min · Port Saint John Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Grissom Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Grissom Parkway
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Turn right onto Fay Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · Fay Boulevard
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Turn left onto Miraflores Avenue
1648 ft · 1 min · Miraflores Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Delespine Road
84 m · 15 sec · Delespine Road
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Turn right onto Bermuda Avenue
84 m · 12 sec · Bermuda Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bermuda Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Port Saint John.
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
107 mi · 01h 55m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint John.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Port Saint John?
The road trip is about 301.2 miles (484.8 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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?
Micanopy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.6 miles from Tallahassee and 150.6 miles from Port Saint John.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 250 miles (402.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 5:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.09 one way or $88.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint John.
Stop Ideas Near Micanopy
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 Micanopy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Port Saint John. Straight-line distance: 249.98 mi (402.3 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Port Saint John
City in South Africa
| Population | 12,267 |
| Coordinates | 28.4769500, -80.7886700 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Saint John (-80.78867, 28.47695)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 485 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
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 | $44.09 | $88.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $48.86 | $97.71 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $52.04 | $104.09 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $46.24 | $92.48 |
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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