How far is Tallahassee, FL from Terra Mar, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Terra Mar, FL is about 450.7 miles (725.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 387.1 miles (623 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 41m 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 08h 20m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lake 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 Terra Mar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Terra Mar.
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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
240.6 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
77 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 6th Avenue
900 ft · 27 sec · Northwest 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
1384 ft · 36 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard
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Continue on East Atlantic Boulevard
2.2 mi · 5 min · East Atlantic Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Ocean Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Ocean Boulevard
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Turn right onto Terra Mar Drive
611 ft · 28 sec · Terra Mar Drive
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Turn left onto East Terra Mar Drive
145 m · 21 sec · East Terra Mar Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Terra Mar Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Terra Mar.
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
241 mi · 04h 20m
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 Terra Mar.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Terra Mar?
The road trip is about 450.7 miles (725.3 km) and usually takes 08h 20m 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?
Howey-in-the-Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 225.6 miles from Tallahassee and 225.1 miles from Terra Mar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 387.1 miles (623 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.6 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 $65.95 one way or $131.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tallahassee and Partly Sunny near Terra Mar.
Stop Ideas Near Howey-in-the-Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Tavares - City Hall
Minneola City Hall
Tavares Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Howey-in-the-Hills.
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Terra Mar. Straight-line distance: 387.08 mi (622.95 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Terra Mar
Census-designated place in Broward County, Florida
| Population | 2,909 |
| Coordinates | 26.2161900, -80.0953200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Terra Mar (-80.09532, 26.21619)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 725 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $65.95 | $131.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $73.08 | $146.15 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $77.85 | $155.69 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $69.16 | $138.33 |
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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