How far is Tallahassee, FL from South Miami Heights, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to South Miami Heights, FL is about 497.8 miles (801.2 km), with a travel time of about 09h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 410.4 miles (660.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 14m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 07m.
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.
Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and South Miami Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and South Miami Heights.
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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
107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
261 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
33 mi · 38 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 994: Eureka Drive, Quail Roost Road
1239 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Southwest 184th Street
1591 ft · 37 sec · Southwest 184th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 184th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and South Miami Heights.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
261 mi · 04h 43m
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.
Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Mostly Cloudy near South Miami Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to South Miami Heights?
The road trip is about 497.8 miles (801.2 km) and usually takes 09h 07m 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?
Orlovista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 249.2 miles from Tallahassee and 248.6 miles from South Miami Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 410.4 miles (660.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.4 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 $72.88 one way or $145.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 156.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tallahassee and Mostly Cloudy near South Miami Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Orlovista
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
City of Orlando
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Orlovista.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Kissimmee
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and South Miami Heights. Straight-line distance: 410.35 mi (660.39 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Miami Heights
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 35,696 |
| Coordinates | 25.5976100, -80.3806100 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Miami Heights (-80.38061, 25.59761)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 801 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 12m |
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 | $72.88 | $145.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $80.75 | $161.50 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $86.02 | $172.05 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $76.43 | $152.86 |
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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