How far is Williamsburg, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Williamsburg, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 263.5 miles (424 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.7 miles (355.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m 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
263.47 mi
04h 01m
Flight
220.71 mi
355.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.71 mi
Kilometers
355.2 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.47 mi
Kilometers
424.01 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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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 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM EDT
Return by in Williamsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 8:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamsburg
2026-04-23T00:26
Arrive Tallahassee
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 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
8:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamsburg
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
High Springs
FL

City in Alachua County, Florida, United States

From Williamsburg
129.2 mi
02h 00m
To Tallahassee
134.3 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 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 Williamsburg and Tallahassee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lady Bug Place

    85 m · 18 sec · Lady Bug Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lazy Lake Drive

    691 ft · 30 sec · Lazy Lake Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gateway Avenue

    585 ft · 26 sec · Gateway Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Orangewood Boulevard

    1596 ft · 34 sec · Orangewood Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Universal Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Universal Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Kirkman Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Kirkman Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 4 East: Orlando

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2844 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

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

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    640 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Ocala

    3097 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    48.6 mi · 52 min · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  15. 15

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Mahan Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on East Tennessee Street

    3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard

    2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Calhoun Street

    64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway

    103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
156 mi · 59%
I 10 West
88 mi · 33%
Mahan Drive
6.73 mi · 3%
Kirkman Road
2.31 mi · 1%
I 4 East
1.26 mi
Universal Boulevard
1.12 mi
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
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.8 mi
220.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
High Springs
02h 00m from Williamsburg
Leave By
8:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Williamsburg and Sunny near Tallahassee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 263.5 miles (424 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

High Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.2 miles from Williamsburg and 134.3 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 220.7 miles (355.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.58 one way or $77.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Williamsburg and Sunny near Tallahassee.

Stop Ideas Near High Springs

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

33 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

42 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

83 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

94 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamsburg and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 220.71 mi (355.2 km).

Williamsburg

#1 Williamsburg

In the US state of Florida, Williamsburg is a census-designated place located in Orange County.

Population7,646
Coordinates28.4144500, -81.4428500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Lady Bug Place (-81.442643, 28.414303)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 424 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.3 gal
35.19 L · about $38.58
Round trip
$77.15
18.6 gal · 70.38 L
Estimated CO2
82.6 kg one way
Round trip: 165.3 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $38.58 $77.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.74 $85.49
Premium $4.90 $45.53 $91.07
Diesel $4.35 $40.46 $80.91

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 Williamsburg and Tallahassee. The current time is 00:26:23.

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.