How far is Tallahassee, FL from Virginia Gardens, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Virginia Gardens, FL is about 482 miles (775.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 401.2 miles (645.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 51m 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 08h 55m.
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.
A city in Orange County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Virginia Gardens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Virginia Gardens.
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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
264.2 mi · 4 hr 47 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South
752 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, SR 112 Toll West: Miami Beach, Miami International Airport
141 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 112 Toll West: Miami International Airport
3243 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Airport Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Airport Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 948 West
794 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Northwest 36th Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest 36th Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 66th Avenue
873 ft · 26 sec · Northwest 66th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 38th Terrace
108 m · 21 sec · Northwest 38th Terrace
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Turn left onto Northwest 65th Avenue
80 m · 11 sec · Northwest 65th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 65th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Virginia Gardens.
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
264 mi · 04h 47m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers near Virginia Gardens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Virginia Gardens?
The road trip is about 482 miles (775.7 km) and usually takes 08h 55m 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?
Winter Garden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 241.3 miles from Tallahassee and 240.7 miles from Virginia Gardens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 401.2 miles (645.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.8 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 $70.56 one way or $141.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 151.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tallahassee and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Virginia Gardens.
Stop Ideas Near Winter Garden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
City of Orlando
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winter Garden.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Kissimmee
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Virginia Gardens. Straight-line distance: 401.19 mi (645.65 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Virginia Gardens
City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 2,345 |
| Coordinates | 25.8103800, -80.3022700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Virginia Gardens (-80.30227, 25.81038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 776 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 00m |
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 | $70.56 | $141.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $78.18 | $156.36 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $83.28 | $166.56 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $73.99 | $147.99 |
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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