How far is Wabasso Beach, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Wabasso Beach, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 362.1 miles (582.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 298.4 miles (480.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
362.14 mi
05h 36m
Flight
298.36 mi
480.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
298.36 mi
Kilometers
480.16 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
362.14 mi
Kilometers
582.8 km
Drive Time
05h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Tue, Jun 2, 3:50 PM EDT
Return by in Wabasso Beach
Tue, Jun 2, 9:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wabasso Beach
2026-06-02T10:14
Arrive Tallahassee
Tue, Jun 2, 3:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:37 AM to 1:37 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wabasso Beach
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ocala
FL

The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.

From Wabasso Beach
174.1 mi
02h 48m
To Tallahassee
188 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
93°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wabasso Beach and Tallahassee.

  1. 1

    Start on East Barefoot Place

    22 m · 9 sec · East Barefoot Place

  2. 2

    Turn left

    595 ft · 18 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Wabasso Beach Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Wabasso Beach Road

  4. 4

    Continue on 85th Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · 85th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 90th Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 90th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Sebastian Boulevard

    1934 ft · 43 sec · Sebastian Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Fellsmere Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Fellsmere Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    1910 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    23.9 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 192: West Melbourne, Melbourne

    2565 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on New Haven Avenue

    37 mi · 45 min · New Haven Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on 13th Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1140 ft · 22 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Bronson Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll

    848 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    63.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Florida's Turnpike

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  21. 21

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight right

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Mahan Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on East Tennessee Street

    3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard

    2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Calhoun Street

    64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway

    103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  30. 30

    Turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wabasso Beach 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
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
171 mi · 47%
I 10 West
88 mi · 24%
New Haven Avenue
37 mi · 10%
I 95 North
24.3 mi · 7%
Mahan Drive
6.73 mi · 2%
85th Street
4.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left

107 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.7 mi
298.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ocala
02h 48m from Wabasso Beach
Leave By
5:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wabasso Beach and Mostly Sunny then 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 Wabasso Beach to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 362.1 miles (582.8 km) and usually takes 05h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ocala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.1 miles from Wabasso Beach and 188 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 298.4 miles (480.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.7 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.01 one way or $106.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wabasso Beach and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallahassee.

Stop Ideas Near Ocala

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

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

BUS

Ocala, Florida

1 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

34 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

37 mi away
601 North Main Street
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

55 mi away
201 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wabasso Beach and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 298.36 mi (480.16 km).

Wabasso Beach

#1 Wabasso Beach

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

Population1,853
Coordinates27.7647500, -80.3989400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: East Barefoot Place (-80.39894, 27.764753)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 583 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.78 gal
48.37 L · about $53.01
Round trip
$106.02
25.56 gal · 96.74 L
Estimated CO2
113.6 kg one way
Round trip: 227.2 kg / 501 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $53.01 $106.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $58.74 $117.47
Premium $4.90 $62.57 $125.14
Diesel $4.35 $55.59 $111.19

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Wabasso Beach and Tallahassee. The current time is 10:14:02.

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.