How far is Tallahassee, FL from South Gate Ridge, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to South Gate Ridge, FL is about 327.3 miles (526.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 243 miles (391.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 03m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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 South Gate Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and South Gate Ridge.
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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
66.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 758: Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota
1584 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
105 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Bee Ridge Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Bee Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Beneva Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Beneva Road
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Continue on Beneva Road
108 m · 19 sec · Beneva Road
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Turn right onto Naomi Ridge Lane
74 m · 11 sec · Naomi Ridge Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Naomi Ridge Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and South Gate Ridge.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Sunny near South Gate Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to South Gate Ridge?
The road trip is about 327.3 miles (526.7 km) and usually takes 06h 01m 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?
McIntosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.9 miles from Tallahassee and 163.4 miles from South Gate Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 243 miles (391.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.3 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 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 $47.91 one way or $95.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tallahassee and Sunny near South Gate Ridge.
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 South Gate Ridge. Straight-line distance: 243.04 mi (391.14 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Gate Ridge
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
| Population | 5,688 |
| Coordinates | 27.2864400, -82.4967600 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Gate Ridge (-82.49676, 27.28644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 527 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 04m |
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 | $47.91 | $95.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $53.08 | $106.17 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $56.55 | $113.10 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $50.24 | $100.49 |
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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