How far is Tallahassee, FL from Sarasota Springs, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Sarasota Springs, FL is about 324.6 miles (522.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 242.1 miles (389.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 58m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Marion 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 Sarasota Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Sarasota Springs.
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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
64 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 780: Sarasota, St Armads
160 m · 13 sec
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Continue on FL 780: Sarasota, St Armads
768 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 780 West
99 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Fruitville Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Fruitville Road
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Turn left onto Honore Avenue
1612 ft · 36 sec · Honore Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Honore Avenue
24 m · 2 sec · Honore Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Honore Avenue
110 m · 7 sec · Honore Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Honore Avenue
29 m · 2 sec · Honore Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Honore Avenue
1968 ft · 39 sec · Honore Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Honore Avenue
34 m · 3 sec · Honore Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Honore Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Honore Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Honore Avenue
28 m · 2 sec · Honore Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Honore Avenue
1215 ft · 24 sec · Honore Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Webber Street
12 m · 1 sec · Webber Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Webber Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Webber Street
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Turn right onto Amanda Drive
70 m · 10 sec · Amanda Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Amanda Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Sarasota Springs.
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.
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 Sunny near Sarasota Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Sarasota Springs?
The road trip is about 324.6 miles (522.4 km) and usually takes 05h 59m 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?
McIntosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.5 miles from Tallahassee and 162.1 miles from Sarasota Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 242.1 miles (389.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.5 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 5:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.49 one way or $94.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tallahassee and Sunny near Sarasota Springs.
Stop Ideas Near McIntosh
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 McIntosh.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Sarasota Springs. Straight-line distance: 242.12 mi (389.65 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sarasota Springs
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
| Population | 14,395 |
| Coordinates | 27.3089400, -82.4795400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sarasota Springs (-82.47954, 27.30894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 522 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 02m |
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 | $47.49 | $94.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $52.62 | $105.25 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $56.06 | $112.12 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $49.81 | $99.61 |
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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