How far is Tallahassee, FL from Saint Augustine Shores, FL?

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Saint Augustine Shores, FL is about 208.5 miles (335.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
208.47 mi
04h 03m
Flight
182.73 mi
294.07 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.73 mi
Kilometers
294.07 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.47 mi
Kilometers
335.5 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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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 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Augustine Shores
Sat, Apr 18, 9:01 AM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Sat, Apr 18, 1:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-04-18T04:58
Arrive Saint Augustine Shores
Sat, Apr 18, 9:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tallahassee
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Lake City
FL

County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States

From Tallahassee
104.1 mi
02h 01m
To Saint Augustine Shores
104.3 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Saint Augustine Shores.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Saint Augustine Shores.

  1. 1

    Start on South Monroe Street

    55 m · 8 sec · South Monroe Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1428 ft · 47 sec · East Pensacola Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Franklin Boulevard

    2557 ft · 1 min · South Franklin Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Tennessee Street

    3230 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Mahan Drive

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Lake City

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    147.1 mi · 2 hr 38 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295: Daytona Beach, Savannah

    2215 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    2516 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto West Beltway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · West Beltway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on West Beltway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · West Beltway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach

    1.6 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    18.6 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 16: Saint Augustine, Green Cove Springs

    1754 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Charles Usinas Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Charles Usinas Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Four Mile Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Four Mile Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Kenton Morrison Road

    3009 ft · 51 sec · Kenton Morrison Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Holmes Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Holmes Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Dixie Highway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Dixie Highway

  22. 22

    Turn slight left

    110 m · 14 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Shores Boulevard

    2114 ft · 1 min · Shores Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Deltona Boulevard

    1.1 km · 3 min · Deltona Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Entero Lane

    43 m · 6 sec · Entero Lane

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Entero Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Saint Augustine Shores.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
148 mi · 71%
I 95 South
19.6 mi · 9%
West Beltway
19.6 mi · 9%
Mahan Drive
6.53 mi · 3%
Dixie Highway
3.65 mi · 2%
North Holmes Boulevard
2.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
182.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake City
02h 01m from Tallahassee
Leave By
8:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Saint Augustine Shores.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Saint Augustine Shores?

The road trip is about 208.5 miles (335.5 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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 104.1 miles from Tallahassee and 104.3 miles from Saint Augustine Shores.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 8:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.53 one way or $61.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Saint Augustine Shores.

Stop Ideas Near Lake City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake City.

BUS

Waldo, Florida

64 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

67 mi away
201 East University Ave.
RAIL

Jacksonville

90 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane
RAIL

Palatka

113 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Saint Augustine Shores. Straight-line distance: 182.73 mi (294.07 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Saint Augustine Shores

#2 Saint Augustine Shores

Census-designated place in St.

Population7,359
Coordinates29.8108000, -81.3103500
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: Saint Augustine Shores (-81.31035, 29.8108)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.36 gal
27.85 L · about $30.53
Round trip
$61.06
14.72 gal · 55.7 L
Estimated CO2
65.4 kg one way
Round trip: 130.8 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $30.53 $61.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.83 $67.65
Premium $4.90 $36.03 $72.07
Diesel $4.35 $32.02 $64.03

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Tallahassee and Saint Augustine Shores. The current time is 04:58:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.