How far is Vineyards, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Vineyards, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 428.7 miles (690 km), with a travel time of about 06h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 329.9 miles (531 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 54m 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
428.77 mi
06h 27m
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
428.77 mi
Kilometers
690.04 km
Drive Time
06h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Thu, Apr 23, 8:48 PM EDT
Return by in Vineyards
Fri, Apr 24, 3:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vineyards
2026-04-23T14:21
Arrive Tallahassee
Thu, Apr 23, 8:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:27 PM to 1:57 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
11:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vineyards
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 Vineyards
212.8 mi
03h 13m
To Tallahassee
216 mi
03h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
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
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Silverado Drive

    1927 ft · 1 min · Silverado Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Monterey Drive

    104 m · 16 sec · Monterey Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Arbor Boulevard West

    2159 ft · 2 min · Arbor Boulevard West

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vineyards Boulevard

    1101 ft · 41 sec · Vineyards Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pine Ridge Road

    2055 ft · 37 sec · Pine Ridge Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Tampa

    3032 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    326.7 mi · 5 hr 51 min

  8. 8

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Mahan Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on East Tennessee Street

    3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard

    2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Calhoun Street

    64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway

    103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vineyards 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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
327 mi · 76%
I 10 West
88 mi · 21%
Mahan Drive
6.73 mi · 2%
East Tennessee Street
0.62 mi
North Franklin Boulevard
0.49 mi
Arbor Boulevard West
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

327 mi · 05h 51m

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
06h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+98.8 mi
329.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Panasoffkee
03h 13m from Vineyards
Leave By
11:06 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 428.7 miles (690 km) and usually takes 06h 27m 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 Vineyards and 216 miles from Tallahassee.

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 98.8 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 $62.76 one way or $125.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 134.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Vineyards and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 329.97 mi (531.03 km).

Vineyards

#1 Vineyards

Census-designated place in Collier County, Florida

Population3,375
Coordinates26.2237300, -81.7279800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Silverado Drive (-81.727696, 26.223637)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 690 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.13 gal
57.27 L · about $62.76
Round trip
$125.52
30.26 gal · 114.54 L
Estimated CO2
134.5 kg one way
Round trip: 268.9 kg / 593 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $62.76 $125.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $69.54 $139.07
Premium $4.90 $74.08 $148.15
Diesel $4.35 $65.82 $131.63

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 Vineyards and Tallahassee. The current time is 14:21:03.

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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.