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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
319.21 mi
05h 59m
Flight
269.75 mi
434.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
269.75 mi
Kilometers
434.12 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.21 mi
Kilometers
513.72 km
Drive Time
05h 59m

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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 05h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Patrick Shores
Sun, Apr 19, 2:45 AM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Sun, Apr 19, 8:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-04-18T20:45
Arrive South Patrick Shores
Sun, Apr 19, 2:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 2:00 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
5:00 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
McIntosh
FL

City in Marion County, Florida, United States of America

From Tallahassee
159.6 mi
02h 59m
To South Patrick Shores
159.6 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

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.

  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

    52.6 mi · 56 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Consulate Drive

    1567 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 528 Toll West: Consulate Drive

    46 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Consulate Drive

    3034 ft · 59 sec · Consulate Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Orange Blossom Trail

    2868 ft · 1 min · South Orange Blossom Trail

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Landstreet Road

    1244 ft · 21 sec · West Landstreet Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 528 Toll East

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway

    36.2 mi · 40 min · Beachline Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    1.3 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    15.8 mi · 17 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 404: Patrick Space Force Base, Satellite Beach

    3134 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Pineda Causeway

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Pineda Causeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 513: Patrick Space Force Base

    1403 ft · 38 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Patrick Drive

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Patrick Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Saint Georges Court

    51 m · 9 sec · Saint Georges Court

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Jolly Roger Drive

    758 ft · 39 sec · Jolly Roger Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Saint Lucia Court

    851 ft · 36 sec · Saint Lucia Court

  27. 27

    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.

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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 South
108 mi · 34%
I 10 East
87.6 mi · 27%
Beachline Expressway
36.2 mi · 11%
Florida's Turnpike
26.3 mi · 8%
Florida's Turnpike South
26.3 mi · 8%
I 95 South
16.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
12h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.5 mi
269.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McIntosh
02h 59m from Tallahassee
Leave By
5:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

25 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Ocala, Florida

30 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

Waldo, Florida

38 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
RAIL

Palatka

61 mi away
220 North 11th Street

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).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

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

#2 South Patrick Shores

City in United States of America

Population5,875
Coordinates28.2022300, -80.6095000
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: South Patrick Shores (-80.6095, 28.20223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 514 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
11.26 gal
42.64 L · about $46.71
Round trip
$93.41
22.52 gal · 85.28 L
Estimated CO2
100.1 kg one way
Round trip: 200.1 kg / 441 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Tallahassee and South Patrick Shores. The current time is 20:45:26.

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.