How far is University Park, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from University Park, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 492.3 miles (792.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 402.4 miles (647.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 50m 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
492.27 mi
07h 25m
Flight
402.39 mi
647.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
402.39 mi
Kilometers
647.58 km
Flight Time
00h 48m

Driving Distance

Road route
492.27 mi
Kilometers
792.24 km
Drive Time
07h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 07h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Tue, May 5, 5:14 AM EDT
Return by in University Park
Tue, May 5, 12:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave University Park
2026-05-04T21:49
Arrive Tallahassee
Tue, May 5, 5:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:25 PM to 2:55 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
9:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in University Park
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
Ocoee
FL

A city in Orange County, Florida.

From University Park
244.5 mi
03h 42m
To Tallahassee
247.7 mi
03h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
82°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between University Park and Tallahassee.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 107th Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Southwest 107th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southwest 8th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest 8th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North

    1684 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    21.3 mi · 23 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    1 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    260.5 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Mahan Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on East Tennessee Street

    3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard

    2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Calhoun Street

    64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway

    103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
4 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
368 mi · 75%
I 10 West
88 mi · 18%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
22.3 mi · 5%
Mahan Drive
6.73 mi · 1%
Southwest 107th Avenue
1.01 mi
Southwest 8th Street
0.88 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

261 mi · 04h 43m

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 25m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+89.9 mi
402.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ocoee
03h 42m from University Park
Leave By
9:10 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving University Park and Sunny near Tallahassee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from University Park to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 492.3 miles (792.2 km) and usually takes 07h 25m 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?

Ocoee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 244.5 miles from University Park and 247.7 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 402.4 miles (647.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.9 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 $72.05 one way or $144.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 154.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around University Park and Sunny near Tallahassee.

Stop Ideas Near Ocoee

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ocoee and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 3.7 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
City of Orlando
Meeting point 10.3 mi away

City of Orlando

Orlando , FL
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Rating 4.1/5 163 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 2.8 mi away

City Hall

Winter Garden , FL
W Plant St, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Rating 4.0/5 6 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ocoee.

RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

17 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

19 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Kissimmee

34 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Sanford

36 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between University Park and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 402.39 mi (647.58 km).

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#1 University Park

Census-designated place (CDP) in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Population26,995
Coordinates25.7464900, -80.3675500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Southwest 107th Avenue (-80.367713, 25.74649)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 792 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.37 gal
65.76 L · about $72.05
Round trip
$144.10
34.74 gal · 131.52 L
Estimated CO2
154.4 kg one way
Round trip: 308.7 kg / 681 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $72.05 $144.10
Mid-grade $4.60 $79.83 $159.67
Premium $4.90 $85.04 $170.09
Diesel $4.35 $75.56 $151.12

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between University Park and Tallahassee. The current time is 21:49:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.