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

The driving distance from Winter Beach, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 358.3 miles (576.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 299.3 miles (481.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 01m 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
358.34 mi
05h 30m
Flight
299.33 mi
481.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
299.33 mi
Kilometers
481.73 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
358.34 mi
Kilometers
576.69 km
Drive Time
05h 30m

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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 05h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Sat, Apr 18, 10:14 AM EDT
Return by in Winter Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 3:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winter Beach
2026-04-18T04:44
Arrive Tallahassee
Sat, Apr 18, 10:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:31 AM to 1:31 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
5:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winter 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 Winter Beach
173.9 mi
02h 45m
To Tallahassee
184.4 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 69th Street

    32 m · 7 sec · 69th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 85th Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · 85th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on 90th Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 90th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Sebastian Boulevard

    1934 ft · 43 sec · Sebastian Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Fellsmere Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Fellsmere Road

  7. 7

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

    1910 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    23.9 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

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

    2565 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on New Haven Avenue

    37 mi · 45 min · New Haven Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on 13th Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1140 ft · 22 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Bronson Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway

  15. 15

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

    848 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

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

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

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

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  20. 20

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Mahan Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on East Tennessee Street

    3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard

    2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Calhoun Street

    64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway

    103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winter 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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
171 mi · 48%
I 10 West
88 mi · 25%
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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59 mi
299.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ocala
02h 45m from Winter Beach
Leave By
5:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Winter Beach and Mostly Sunny near Tallahassee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Winter Beach to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 358.3 miles (576.7 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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 173.9 miles from Winter Beach and 184.4 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 299.3 miles (481.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 59 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 5:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.47 one way or $104.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winter Beach and Mostly Sunny 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 Winter Beach and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 299.33 mi (481.73 km).

Winter Beach

#1 Winter Beach

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

Population2,067
Coordinates27.7192000, -80.4206100
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: 69th Street (-80.420608, 27.718978)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 577 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.65 gal
47.87 L · about $52.47
Round trip
$104.94
25.3 gal · 95.74 L
Estimated CO2
112.4 kg one way
Round trip: 224.8 kg / 496 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $52.47 $104.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $58.14 $116.28
Premium $4.90 $61.93 $123.87
Diesel $4.35 $55.03 $110.05

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Winter Beach and Tallahassee. The current time is 04:44:06.

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.