How far is Tallahassee, FL from Sweetwater, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Sweetwater, FL is about 318.6 miles (512.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 260.9 miles (419.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 07m 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 33m.
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 Sweetwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Sweetwater.
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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
114.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 470: Sumterville, Lake Panasoffkee
2015 ft · 51 sec
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Turn sharp left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1598 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right
34.9 mi · 47 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 98 North
13.9 mi · 20 min · US Highway 98 North
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Continue on North Florida Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · North Florida Avenue
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Turn left
11.9 mi · 18 min
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
3183 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Van Fleet Drive
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Turn right onto Spessard Holland Parkway
30.1 mi · 44 min · Spessard Holland Parkway
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Sweetwater Road
5.9 mi · 14 min · Sweetwater Road
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Turn right onto Crewsville Road
26 m · 2 sec · Crewsville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Crewsville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Sweetwater.
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
115 mi · 02h 03m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Partly Sunny near Sweetwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Sweetwater?
The road trip is about 318.6 miles (512.8 km) and usually takes 06h 33m 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 159.5 miles from Tallahassee and 159.1 miles from Sweetwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 260.9 miles (419.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.7 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 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 $46.62 one way or $93.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tallahassee and Partly Sunny near Sweetwater.
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 Sweetwater. Straight-line distance: 260.94 mi (419.94 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sweetwater
City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 20,747 |
| Coordinates | 27.4094900, -81.7025800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sweetwater (-81.70258, 27.40949)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 513 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 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 | $46.62 | $93.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $51.66 | $103.32 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $55.03 | $110.06 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $48.89 | $97.79 |
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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