How far is Tallahassee, FL from South Patrick Shores, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to South Patrick Shores, FL is about 319.2 miles (513.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 269.7 miles (434.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 59m 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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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 Patrick Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and South Patrick Shores.
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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
52.6 mi · 56 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Consulate Drive
1567 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 528 Toll West: Consulate Drive
46 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Consulate Drive
3034 ft · 59 sec · Consulate Drive
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Turn left onto South Orange Blossom Trail
2868 ft · 1 min · South Orange Blossom Trail
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Turn right onto West Landstreet Road
1244 ft · 21 sec · West Landstreet Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 528 Toll East
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway
36.2 mi · 40 min · Beachline Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
15.8 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 404: Patrick Space Force Base, Satellite Beach
3134 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Pineda Causeway
6.4 mi · 10 min · Pineda Causeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 513: Patrick Space Force Base
1403 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto South Patrick Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · South Patrick Drive
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Turn right onto Saint Georges Court
51 m · 9 sec · Saint Georges Court
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Turn right onto Jolly Roger Drive
758 ft · 39 sec · Jolly Roger Drive
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Turn left onto Saint Lucia Court
851 ft · 36 sec · Saint Lucia Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saint Lucia Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and South Patrick Shores.
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
107 mi · 01h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Sunny near South Patrick Shores.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to South Patrick Shores?
The road trip is about 319.2 miles (513.7 km) and usually takes 05h 59m 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?
McIntosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.6 miles from Tallahassee and 159.6 miles from South Patrick Shores.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 269.7 miles (434.1 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.71 one way or $93.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tallahassee and Sunny near South Patrick Shores.
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 Patrick Shores. Straight-line distance: 269.75 mi (434.12 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Patrick Shores
City in United States of America
| Population | 5,875 |
| Coordinates | 28.2022300, -80.6095000 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Patrick Shores (-80.6095, 28.20223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 514 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 58m |
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 | $46.71 | $93.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $51.75 | $103.50 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $55.13 | $110.26 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $48.98 | $97.96 |
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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