How far is Tallahassee, FL from Vineyards, FL?

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Vineyards, FL is about 425 miles (684 km), with a travel time of about 07h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 329.9 miles (531 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
425.02 mi
07h 46m
Flight
329.97 mi
531.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
329.97 mi
Kilometers
531.03 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
425.02 mi
Kilometers
684.01 km
Drive Time
07h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vineyards
Thu, Apr 23, 11:33 PM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Fri, Apr 24, 7:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-04-23T15:46
Arrive Vineyards
Thu, Apr 23, 11:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:47 PM to 3:17 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tallahassee
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lake Panasoffkee
FL

Census-designated place in Sumter County, Florida

From Tallahassee
212.8 mi
03h 53m
To Vineyards
212.3 mi
03h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Vineyards.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Vineyards.

  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

    160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    92.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 896: Naples, Golden Gate

    2058 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 896 East

    97 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Pine Ridge Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pine Ridge Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Vineyards Boulevard

    1158 ft · 39 sec · Vineyards Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Arbor Boulevard West

    59 m · 8 sec · Arbor Boulevard West

  17. 17

    Continue on Arbor Boulevard West

    1977 ft · 2 min · Arbor Boulevard West

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Monterey Drive

    116 m · 19 sec · Monterey Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Silverado Drive

    1927 ft · 1 min · Silverado Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Silverado Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Vineyards.

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South I 75
166 mi · 39%
I-75 South
161 mi · 38%
I 10 East
87.6 mi · 21%
Mahan Drive
6.53 mi · 2%
Pine Ridge Road
0.66 mi
East Tennessee Street
0.61 mi
Longest Stretch

I-75 South

Merge slight left

161 mi · 02h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 46m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+95.1 mi
329.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Panasoffkee
03h 53m from Tallahassee
Leave By
8:26 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Vineyards.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Vineyards?

The road trip is about 425 miles (684 km) and usually takes 07h 46m 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?

Lake Panasoffkee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 212.8 miles from Tallahassee and 212.3 miles from Vineyards.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 329.9 miles (531 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.1 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 $62.22 one way or $124.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tallahassee and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Vineyards.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Panasoffkee

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

13 mi away
601 North Main Street
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

25 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

44 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
BUS

Ocala, Florida

49 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Vineyards. Straight-line distance: 329.97 mi (531.03 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Vineyards

#2 Vineyards

Census-designated place in Collier County, Florida

Population3,375
Coordinates26.2237300, -81.7279800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: Vineyards (-81.72798, 26.22373)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 684 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15 gal
56.77 L · about $62.22
Round trip
$124.44
30 gal · 113.54 L
Estimated CO2
133.3 kg one way
Round trip: 266.6 kg / 588 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $62.22 $124.44
Mid-grade $4.60 $68.94 $137.88
Premium $4.90 $73.44 $146.88
Diesel $4.35 $65.25 $130.50

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tallahassee and Vineyards. The current time is 15:46:24.

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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.