How far is Tallahassee, FL from Sawgrass, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Sawgrass, FL is about 186.7 miles (300.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.4 miles (280.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Hamilton 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 Sawgrass.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Sawgrass.
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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
152.4 mi · 2 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
2176 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
3166 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 202: Butler Boulevard, Jacksonville Beaches
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 202 East
111 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto J. Turner Butler Boulevard
819 ft · 16 sec · J. Turner Butler Boulevard
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Continue on Butler Boulevard
12.1 mi · 15 min · Butler Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on SR A1A South: Ponte Vedra, Saint Augustine
1865 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto 3rd Street South
3.6 mi · 7 min · 3rd Street South
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Turn left onto Country Club Boulevard
2524 ft · 2 min · Country Club Boulevard
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Continue on Preston Trail East
3158 ft · 2 min · Preston Trail East
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Turn right onto Deer Run Drive South
13 m · 2 sec · Deer Run Drive South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Deer Run Drive South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Sawgrass.
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
152 mi · 02h 45m
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.
Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Sunny near Sawgrass.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Sawgrass?
The road trip is about 186.7 miles (300.4 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?
White Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.2 miles from Tallahassee and 93.5 miles from Sawgrass.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.4 miles (280.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 9:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.34 one way or $54.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tallahassee and Sunny near Sawgrass.
Stop Ideas Near White Springs
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 White Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Sawgrass. Straight-line distance: 174.39 mi (280.66 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sawgrass
Census-designated place in St.
| Population | 4,880 |
| Coordinates | 30.1927400, -81.3706400 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sawgrass (-81.37064, 30.19274)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $27.34 | $54.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $30.29 | $60.58 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $32.26 | $64.53 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $28.67 | $57.33 |
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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