How far is Tallahassee, FL from Princeton, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Princeton, FL is about 503.3 miles (810 km), with a travel time of about 09h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 412.7 miles (664.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 17m.
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.
In the US state of Florida, Oak Ridge is a census-designated place located in Orange County.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Princeton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Princeton.
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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
261 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
34.6 mi · 40 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Caribbean Boulevard, Southwest 211th Street
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Southland Mall
42 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Caribbean Boulevard
1239 ft · 39 sec · Caribbean Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Dixie Highway
3.8 mi · 7 min · South Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto Southwest 134th Avenue
107 m · 12 sec · Southwest 134th Avenue
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Turn right
81 m · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Dixie Highway
61 m · 4 sec · South Dixie Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Dixie Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Princeton.
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
261 mi · 04h 43m
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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Princeton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Princeton?
The road trip is about 503.3 miles (810 km) and usually takes 09h 17m 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?
Oak Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 251.9 miles from Tallahassee and 251.5 miles from Princeton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 412.7 miles (664.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.6 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 EST. 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 $67.54 one way or $135.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 157.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Princeton.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Ridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
City of Orlando
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Ridge.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Kissimmee
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Princeton. Straight-line distance: 412.73 mi (664.23 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Princeton
Princeton is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 25.5384400, -80.4089400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Princeton (-80.40894, 25.53844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 810 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.80 | $67.54 | $135.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.29 | $76.15 | $152.31 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $82.28 | $164.56 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $104.82 | $209.64 |
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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