Origin
Moore Haven, FL
Late night in Moore Haven on Saturday
Local time
4:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moore Haven, FL to Tallahassee, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 13m
Distance
395.3 mi
636 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$63
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 0m
★
6 AM
6h 13m
8 AM
6h 38m
10 AM
6h 22m
12 PM
6h 19m
3 PM
6h 23m
5 PM
6h 37m
8 PM
6h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moore Haven, FL
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Tallahassee, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Moore Haven, FL to Tallahassee, FL covers 395.3 miles and takes about 6h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 2nd Street, J Avenue, 5th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $62.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
197.6 miles from Moore Haven, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 6m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 13m. Total distance: 395.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 13m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 13m drive with frequent turns across 395.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
2nd Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 13m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Moore Haven, FL to Tallahassee, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Street | — | — |
| J Avenue | — | — |
| 5th Street | — | — |
| Florida's Turnpike North | — | — |
| Florida's Turnpike | — | — |
| I 10 | — | — |
| I 10 West | — | — |
| Mahan Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
2nd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moore Haven, FL and Tallahassee, FL.
1
Start on the route
75 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto 2nd Street
164 ft
·
9 sec
·
2nd Street
3
Turn right onto J Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
J Avenue
4
Turn right onto 5th Street
289 ft
·
13 sec
·
5th Street
5
Turn left
42 mi
·
51 min
6
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
7
Continue straight
10 mi
·
12 min
8
Continue straight
42 mi
·
55 min
9
Continue straight
28 mi
·
39 min
10
Continue straight
14 mi
·
19 min
11
Continue straight
10 mi
·
14 min
12
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
13
Keep slight right
3.0 mi
·
4 min
14
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
15
Continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
16
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
17
Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike
18
Merge slight left
107 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 10 West: Tallahassee
21
Merge slight right
88 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
22
Turn left onto Mahan Drive
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Mahan Drive
23
Continue on East Tennessee Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tennessee Street
24
Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Franklin Boulevard
25
Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Pensacola Street
26
Turn left onto South Calhoun Street
210 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Calhoun Street
27
Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway
338 ft
·
12 sec
·
Apalachee Parkway
28
Turn right onto South Monroe Street
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Monroe Street
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 197.6 miles from Moore Haven, FL, or about 3h 6m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 87 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 197.6 miles or 3h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tallahassee, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Moore Haven, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Moore Haven, FL
This is one driving day of about 395.3 miles and 6h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 miles from Moore Haven, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 197.6 mi from Moore Haven, FL · 3h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
198 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 87 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 197.6 miles from Moore Haven, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tallahassee, FL
The final approach into Tallahassee, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Tallahassee, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$62.92 one way
$125.84 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
138 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $68.45 | $136.89 |
| premium | $4.72 | $73.50 | $147.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $87.28 | $174.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$63
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 138.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 118.6 | 1 | $41.51 | $18.97 |
| Efficient EV | 98.8 | 1 | $34.59 | $15.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 158.1 | 1 | $55.34 | $25.30 |
Gas CO2
138 kg
EV CO2
46 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Tallahassee, FL
Late night in Tallahassee on Saturday
Local time
4:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
Lake Butler, FL
198 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 13m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Moore Haven, FL to Tallahassee, FL covers 395.3 miles and takes about 6h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 2nd Street, J Avenue, 5th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 197.6 miles from Moore Haven, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $62.92 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 13m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Moore Haven, FL to Tallahassee, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Moore Haven, FL to Tallahassee, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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