How far is Tallahassee, FL from South Beach, FL?

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to South Beach, FL is about 358.1 miles (576.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 308.6 miles (496.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
358.13 mi
06h 46m
Flight
308.62 mi
496.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
308.62 mi
Kilometers
496.67 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
358.13 mi
Kilometers
576.35 km
Drive Time
06h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Beach
Tue, Jun 2, 5:06 PM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Tue, Jun 2, 11:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-06-02T10:19
Arrive South Beach
Tue, Jun 2, 5:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:47 PM to 2:17 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tallahassee
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Ocala
FL

The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.

From Tallahassee
179.1 mi
03h 23m
To South Beach
179 mi
03h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and South Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and South Beach.

  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

    86.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    115.1 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

    2275 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    24.3 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    7.2 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Continue on 19th Place

    3062 ft · 1 min · 19th Place

  16. 16

    Continue on 20th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 20th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Indian River Boulevard

    2013 ft · 40 sec · Indian River Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 17th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 17th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Causeway Boulevard

    1939 ft · 39 sec · East Causeway Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Regatta Drive

    1233 ft · 43 sec · Regatta Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Springline Drive

    1420 ft · 49 sec · Springline Drive

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Springline Drive

    47 m · 9 sec · Springline Drive

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Springline Drive

    2014 ft · 1 min · Springline Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Anchor Drive

    137 m · 16 sec · Anchor Drive

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Anchor Drive

    10 m · 1 sec · Anchor Drive

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Anchor Drive

    121 m · 14 sec · Anchor Drive

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Anchor Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and South Beach.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 South
108 mi · 30%
I 10 East
87.6 mi · 24%
Florida's Turnpike
57.5 mi · 16%
Florida's Turnpike South
57.5 mi · 16%
US 441
7.65 mi · 2%
Mahan Drive
6.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

115 mi · 02h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 46m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.5 mi
308.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ocala
03h 23m from Tallahassee
Leave By
10:26 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tallahassee and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to South Beach?

The road trip is about 358.1 miles (576.3 km) and usually takes 06h 46m 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?

Ocala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.1 miles from Tallahassee and 179 miles from South Beach.

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

The direct path is about 308.6 miles (496.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.5 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 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 $52.43 one way or $104.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tallahassee and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Ocala

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ocala and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

Belleview City Hall Park

Belleview , FL
SE Abshier Blvd, Belleview, FL 34420, United States
Rating 4.6/5 20 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Ocala Citizens' Circle
Meeting point 3 mi away

Ocala Citizens' Circle

Ocala , FL
SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
Rating 4.6/5 29 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ocala.

BUS

Ocala, Florida

1 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

34 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

37 mi away
601 North Main Street
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

55 mi away
201 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and South Beach. Straight-line distance: 308.62 mi (496.67 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
South Beach

#2 South Beach

Census-Designated Place, Florida

Population3,501
Coordinates27.5911500, -80.3442200
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: South Beach (-80.34422, 27.59115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 576 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.64 gal
47.84 L · about $52.43
Round trip
$104.86
25.28 gal · 95.68 L
Estimated CO2
112.3 kg one way
Round trip: 224.7 kg / 495 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $52.43 $104.86
Mid-grade $4.60 $58.09 $116.19
Premium $4.90 $61.89 $123.77
Diesel $4.35 $54.98 $109.97

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Tallahassee and South Beach. The current time is 10:19:16.

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.