How far is Tallahassee, FL from Saint Augustine, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Saint Augustine, FL is about 203 miles (326.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.1 miles (291.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Saint Augustine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Saint Augustine.
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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
147.1 mi · 2 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295: Daytona Beach, Savannah
2215 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right
2516 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Beltway
14.6 mi · 17 min · West Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on West Beltway
4.9 mi · 6 min · West Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach
1.6 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
18.6 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 16: Saint Augustine, Green Cove Springs
1754 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Charles Usinas Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Charles Usinas Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Four Mile Road
2 mi · 4 min · Four Mile Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Four Mile Road
85 m · 10 sec · Four Mile Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Four Mile Road
132 m · 9 sec · Four Mile Road
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Continue on North Volusia Street
2598 ft · 56 sec · North Volusia Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West King Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West King Street
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Turn left onto North Ponce de Leon Boulevard
1692 ft · 48 sec · North Ponce de Leon Boulevard
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Turn right onto Carrera Street
2066 ft · 2 min · Carrera Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cordova Street
26 m · 4 sec · Cordova Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cordova Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Saint Augustine.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
147 mi · 02h 38m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Saint Augustine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Saint Augustine?
The road trip is about 203 miles (326.7 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?
Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.4 miles from Tallahassee and 101.6 miles from Saint Augustine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.1 miles (291.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 9:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.70 one way or $59.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Saint Augustine.
Stop Ideas Near Lake City
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 Lake City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Saint Augustine. Straight-line distance: 181.12 mi (291.48 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Augustine
County seat of St.
| Population | 16,518 |
| Coordinates | 29.8946900, -81.3145200 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Augustine (-81.31452, 29.89469)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 327 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $29.70 | $59.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $32.91 | $65.81 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $35.06 | $70.11 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $31.15 | $62.29 |
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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