How far is Tequesta, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
Fastest route
The distance from Tequesta, Florida 33469 to Tallahassee, Florida is approximately 405 miles (652 kilometers). The fastest route, considering current traffic conditions, is via Florida's Tpke and I-75 N, which will take around 6 hours and 6 minutes.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Take Florida's Tpke: Start by getting on Florida's Tpke from Country Club Dr, SE Island Way, and W Indiantown Rd. This is a toll road, so be prepared for toll charges.
- ⛽ Plan for Rest Stops: Since the journey is long, it's advisable to plan for rest stops along the way to stretch your legs and refuel if needed.
- 🚦 Check Traffic Updates: Before starting your trip, check for real-time traffic updates to ensure a smoother journey and avoid potential delays.
- 📱 Use Navigation Apps: Make use of navigation apps like Google Maps or Waze to get real-time directions, alternative routes, and traffic information throughout your journey.
- 💰 Keep Cash for Tolls: As mentioned, there are tolls on the route, so make sure to have some cash on hand or a compatible electronic toll payment method.
- 🍽️ Plan for Meals: Consider planning your meals or identifying suitable restaurants or food stops along the route to avoid any inconvenience.
- 🚘 Follow Speed Limits: Adhere to speed limits and drive safely throughout the journey. Observe traffic regulations and exercise caution while changing lanes or overtaking other vehicles.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 06m.
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.
Human settlement in Sumter County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tequesta and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tequesta and Tallahassee.
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Start on Grandview Terrace
721 ft · 38 sec · Grandview Terrace
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Turn left onto Loxahatchee River Road
2 mi · 5 min · Loxahatchee River Road
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Turn right onto Center Street
3024 ft · 1 min · Center Street
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Turn straight onto West Indiantown Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Indiantown Road
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Take the ramp right
591 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
147 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
2591 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
191.9 mi · 3 hr 26 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Turn left onto Mahan Drive
6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive
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Continue on East Tennessee Street
3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street
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Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard
2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street
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Turn left onto South Calhoun Street
64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street
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Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway
103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway
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Turn right onto South Monroe Street
9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tequesta and Tallahassee.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
192 mi · 03h 26m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tequesta and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallahassee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tequesta to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 404.2 miles (650.5 km) and usually takes 06h 06m 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?
Wildwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 200.5 miles from Tequesta and 203.7 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 347.5 miles (559.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.7 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 $59.15 one way or $118.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Tequesta and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Wildwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
Inverness Government Center
City of Belleview
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wildwood.
Wildwood, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Ocala, Florida
Dade City, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tequesta and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 347.51 mi (559.26 km).
#1 Tequesta
City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 6,129 |
| Coordinates | 26.9681100, -80.1286500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 650 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $59.15 | $118.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $65.54 | $131.08 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $69.82 | $139.63 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $62.03 | $124.06 |
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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