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

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to South Brooksville, FL is about 198.7 miles (319.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174 miles (280.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m 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
198.63 mi
04h 16m
Flight
174.03 mi
280.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.03 mi
Kilometers
280.08 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.63 mi
Kilometers
319.66 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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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 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Brooksville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:50 PM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Sun, Apr 19, 10:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-04-19T13:33
Arrive South Brooksville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:26 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
Cross City
FL

Town in Florida, United States

From Tallahassee
99.4 mi
02h 08m
To South Brooksville
99.2 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Monroe Street

    9 m · 3 sec · South Monroe Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Apalachee Parkway

    16.1 mi · 24 min · Apalachee Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    55.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 5th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Gulf to Lake Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Gulf to Lake Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway

    2186 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway

    11.6 mi · 12 min · Suncoast Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Ponce de Leon Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Ponce de Leon Boulevard

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ponce de Leon Boulevard

    49 m · 4 sec · Ponce de Leon Boulevard

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Ponce de Leon Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Ponce de Leon Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Cobb Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Cobb Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Cortez Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Cortez Boulevard

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cortez Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Apalachee Parkway
165 mi · 83%
Suncoast Parkway
12.2 mi · 6%
Ponce de Leon Boulevard
7.78 mi · 4%
Gulf to Lake Highway
4.69 mi · 2%
Cobb Road
4.48 mi · 2%
Cortez Boulevard
2.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Apalachee Parkway

Continue straight

94.1 mi · 01h 58m

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
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
174 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cross City
02h 08m from Tallahassee
Leave By
8:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Partly Sunny near South Brooksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 198.7 miles (319.7 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?

Cross City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.4 miles from Tallahassee and 99.2 miles from South Brooksville.

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

The direct path is about 174 miles (280.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 8:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.08 one way or $58.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tallahassee and Partly Sunny near South Brooksville.

Stop Ideas Near Cross City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cross City, 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 Cross City.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

78 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

94 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

108 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and South Brooksville. Straight-line distance: 174.03 mi (280.08 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

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

#2 South Brooksville

Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida

Population4,007
Coordinates28.5358200, -82.3840300
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: South Brooksville (-82.38403, 28.53582)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.01 gal
26.53 L · about $29.08
Round trip
$58.15
14.02 gal · 53.06 L
Estimated CO2
62.3 kg one way
Round trip: 124.6 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $29.08 $58.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.22 $64.44
Premium $4.90 $34.32 $68.64
Diesel $4.35 $30.49 $60.99

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Tallahassee and South Brooksville. The current time is 13:33:42.

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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.