Drive or Fly: Tallahassee, FL to Lake Forest, FL?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for TLH–FLL. At 465 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

8h 35m

Distance

465.8 mi

Total Cost

$138

CO2

188 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$103

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Driver fatigue on longer stretches

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 8m

48m in the air

Air Distance

396 mi

Total Cost

$191

CO2

101 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Tallahassee, FL → TLH 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 48m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

FLL → Lake Forest, FL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $136) $136

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Tallahassee, FL TLH — Tallahassee International Airport 5 mi, ~10m drive

Lake Forest, FL FLL — Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport 7 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TLH and FLL. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 5h 27m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

13h 5m

12h 20m on road

Total Cost

$43

CO2

23 kg

Route

Greyhound US0761S

Door-to-Door Timeline

Tallahassee, FL → Tallahassee (CK Steele Bus Plaza) (TAL6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 740m

Arrival 10m

Hollywood Sheridan Trirail Station (HOL6) → Lake Forest, FL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $43) $43

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From TAL6 — Tallahassee (CK Steele Bus Plaza) 0 mi, ~10m drive

To HOL6 — Hollywood Sheridan Trirail Station 4 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	8h 35m	3h 8m	13h 5m
Total cost (1 person)	$138	$191	$43
Carbon footprint	188 kg CO₂	101 kg CO₂	23 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.

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