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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
186.63 mi
03h 39m
Flight
174.39 mi
280.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.39 mi
Kilometers
280.66 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.63 mi
Kilometers
300.36 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sawgrass
Thu, Apr 23, 7:05 AM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Thu, Apr 23, 10:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-04-23T03:25
Arrive Sawgrass
Thu, Apr 23, 7:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:40 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
White Springs
FL

Human settlement in Hamilton County, Florida, United States of America

From Tallahassee
93.2 mi
01h 49m
To Sawgrass
93.5 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S

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.

  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

    152.4 mi · 2 hr 45 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach

    2176 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach

    3166 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 202: Butler Boulevard, Jacksonville Beaches

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 202 East

    111 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto J. Turner Butler Boulevard

    819 ft · 16 sec · J. Turner Butler Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Butler Boulevard

    12.1 mi · 15 min · Butler Boulevard

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on SR A1A South: Ponte Vedra, Saint Augustine

    1865 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto 3rd Street South

    3.6 mi · 7 min · 3rd Street South

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Country Club Boulevard

    2524 ft · 2 min · Country Club Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Preston Trail East

    3158 ft · 2 min · Preston Trail East

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Deer Run Drive South

    13 m · 2 sec · Deer Run Drive South

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
153 mi · 82%
Butler Boulevard
12.1 mi · 7%
I 95 South
7.6 mi · 4%
Mahan Drive
6.53 mi · 3%
3rd Street South
3.62 mi · 2%
FL 202
0.68 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
174.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Springs
01h 49m from Tallahassee
Leave By
9:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around White Springs, 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 White Springs.

BUS

Waldo, Florida

83 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

86 mi away
201 East University Ave.
RAIL

Jacksonville

99 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Sawgrass. Straight-line distance: 174.39 mi (280.66 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Sawgrass

#2 Sawgrass

Census-designated place in St.

Population4,880
Coordinates30.1927400, -81.3706400
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: Sawgrass (-81.37064, 30.19274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 300 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.59 gal
24.93 L · about $27.34
Round trip
$54.67
13.18 gal · 49.86 L
Estimated CO2
58.6 kg one way
Round trip: 117.1 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tallahassee and Sawgrass. The current time is 03:25:48.

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.