How far is Tallahassee, FL from Richmond Heights, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Richmond Heights, FL is about 496.5 miles (799.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 408.9 miles (658 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 15m 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
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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 07m.
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, Windermere is a town located in Orange County.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Richmond Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Richmond Heights.
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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
29.7 mi · 34 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 992: Southwest 117th Avenue, Southwest 152nd Street
748 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on State Road 821 Access Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Road 821 Access Road
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Keep slight left to continue on State Road 821 Access Road
1161 ft · 29 sec · State Road 821 Access Road
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Turn left onto Southwest 152nd Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest 152nd Street
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Turn left onto Buchanan Street
1378 ft · 1 min · Buchanan Street
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Turn left onto Southwest Graham Drive
39 m · 4 sec · Southwest Graham Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Graham Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Richmond Heights.
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 Sunny near Richmond Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Richmond Heights?
The road trip is about 496.5 miles (799.1 km) and usually takes 09h 07m 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?
Windermere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 248.5 miles from Tallahassee and 248.1 miles from Richmond Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 408.9 miles (658 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.6 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 $67.17 one way or $134.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 155.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tallahassee and Sunny near Richmond Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Windermere
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 Windermere.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Kissimmee
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Richmond Heights. Straight-line distance: 408.84 mi (657.96 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richmond Heights
Richmond Heights is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 25.6314900, -80.3689400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richmond Heights (-80.36894, 25.63149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 799 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 11m |
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 | $3.83 | $67.17 | $134.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $75.69 | $151.37 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $81.70 | $163.39 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $104.09 | $208.17 |
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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