How far is Tallahassee, FL from San Carlos Park, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to San Carlos Park, FL is about 405.9 miles (653.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 313 miles (503.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 26m.
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.
Human settlement in Sumter County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and San Carlos Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and San Carlos Park.
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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
160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples
74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left
70.4 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 840: San Carlos Park, Southwest Florida International Airport
2780 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 840: Hertz Arena, San Carlos Park
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 840: Hertz Arena, San Carlos Park
2418 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto Alico Road
1225 ft · 25 sec · Alico Road
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Turn left onto Three Oaks Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Three Oaks Parkway
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Turn right onto San Carlos Boulevard
2532 ft · 1 min · San Carlos Boulevard
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Turn left onto Tampa Road
1138 ft · 50 sec · Tampa Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tampa Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and San Carlos Park.
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
161 mi · 02h 52m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Sunny near San Carlos Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to San Carlos Park?
The road trip is about 405.9 miles (653.3 km) and usually takes 07h 26m 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?
Wildwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 203.3 miles from Tallahassee and 202.8 miles from San Carlos Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 313 miles (503.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.9 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 7:30 AM EDT. 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 $59.40 one way or $118.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tallahassee and Sunny near San Carlos Park.
Stop Ideas Near Wildwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
Inverness Government Center
City of Belleview
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wildwood.
Wildwood, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Ocala, Florida
Dade City, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and San Carlos Park. Straight-line distance: 312.96 mi (503.66 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Carlos Park
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
| Population | 16,824 |
| Coordinates | 26.4673000, -81.8014700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Carlos Park (-81.80147, 26.4673)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 653 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 03m |
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 | $59.40 | $118.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $65.81 | $131.63 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $70.11 | $140.22 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $62.29 | $124.58 |
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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