How far is West Park, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from West Park, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 471.2 miles (758.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 395.4 miles (636.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 05m.
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.
Town in Lake County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Park and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Park and Tallahassee.
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Start on the route
797 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Hallandale Beach Boulevard
1334 ft · 28 sec · West Hallandale Beach Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on West Hallandale Beach Boulevard
985 ft · 25 sec · West Hallandale Beach Boulevard
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Turn right onto South State Road 7
1.8 mi · 3 min · South State Road 7
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Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard
1817 ft · 59 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
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Turn left onto Florida's Turnpike Toll: Miami, Orlando
707 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
1858 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
258.3 mi · 4 hr 41 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 West Park 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
258 mi · 04h 41m
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 Sunny leaving West 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 West Park to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 471.2 miles (758.3 km) and usually takes 07h 05m 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?
Ferndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 232.7 miles from West Park and 238.5 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 395.4 miles (636.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.8 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 EST. 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 $63.78 one way or $127.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 147.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Park and Sunny near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Ferndale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
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Tavares Utility Billing
City of Tavares - City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ferndale.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
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Wildwood, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Park and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 395.47 mi (636.44 km).
#1 West Park
West Park is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 25.9845400, -80.1989400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 758 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.84 | $63.78 | $127.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $71.89 | $143.78 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $77.53 | $155.06 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $98.50 | $197.00 |
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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