The drive from South Patrick Shores, FL to Tallahassee, FL covers 320 miles and takes about 6h behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, I 10, Florida's Turnpike for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 106.9 miles on I 75.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.94 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
160 miles from South Patrick Shores, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 1m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h. Total distance: 320 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 6h highway drive covering 320 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and I 10. The longest continuous stretch is about 106.9 miles on I 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 106.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 24 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 320 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 24 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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24 mi into trip|~31m in
Take the exit toward FL 528, FL 528 Toll: Port Canaveral, Orlando
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 205AB
Toward FL 528, FL 528 Toll: Port Canaveral, Orl...
8
24.3 mi into trip|~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward FL 528 West Toll: Orlando
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward FL 528 West Toll: Orlando
9
24.6 mi into trip|~32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward FL 528 Toll West: Orlando
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 205B
Toward FL 528 Toll West: Orlando
8
61.9 mi into trip|~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward US 17, US 92, US 441
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4
Toward US 17, US 92, US 441
8
62.2 mi into trip|~1h 15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike, Oсala, Miami
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Florida's Turnpike, Oсala, Miami
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between South Patrick Shores, FL and Tallahassee, FL, road signs point toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike, Oсala and Miami.
Orlando
24 mi in|~31m
Florida's Turnpike
62.2 mi in|~1h 15m
Oсala
62.2 mi in|~1h 15m
Miami
62.2 mi in|~1h 15m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
106.9 mi
1h 54m
I 10
87.7 mi
1h 34m
Florida's Turnpike
53.5 mi
57m
Beachline Expressway
37.1 mi
41m
I 95
16.1 mi
17m
Mahan Drive
6.7 mi
11m
Pineda Causeway
6.1 mi
9m
South Patrick Drive
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 106.9 mi, about 1h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Patrick Shores, FL and Tallahassee, FL.
1
Start on Saint Lucia Court
0.2 mi·38 sec·Saint Lucia Court
2
Turn right onto Jolly Roger Drive
0.1 mi·38 sec·Jolly Roger Drive
3
Turn left onto Saint Georges Court
166 ft·14 sec·Saint Georges Court
4
Turn left onto FL 513
0.9 mi·1 min·South Patrick Drive
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·38 sec
6
Merge onto FL 404
6.1 mi·9 min·Pineda Causeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 95 North: Daytona BeachUse the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 95
16 mi·17 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 205ABToward FL 528, FL 528 Toll: Port Canaveral, OrlandoUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward FL 528 West Toll: OrlandoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·43 sec
Exit 205BToward FL 528 Toll West: OrlandoUse the right lane.
12
Merge onto FL 528
37 mi·41 min·Beachline Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 4Toward US 17, US 92, US 441Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike, Oсala, MiamiUse the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on this road
0.3 mi·36 sec·this road
Toward Orlando
16
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
53 mi·57 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike
0.2 mi·15 sec·Florida's Turnpike
Toward I 75 North: OcalaUse the straight lane.
18
Merge onto I 75
107 mi·1 hr 54 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·15 sec
Exit 435Toward I 10: Jacksonville, TallahasseeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·30 sec
Toward I 10 West: TallahasseeUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto I 10
88 mi·1 hr 34 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn left onto US 90
6.7 mi·11 min·Mahan Drive
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on US 90
0.6 mi·1 min·East Tennessee Street
24
Turn left onto CR 1555
0.5 mi·1 min·North Franklin Boulevard
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
0.2 mi·40 sec·East Pensacola Street
26
Turn left onto CR 1559
210 ft·9 sec·South Calhoun Street
27
Turn right onto US 27
339 ft·12 sec·Apalachee Parkway
28
Turn right onto US 27; FL 61
31 ft·1 sec·South Monroe Street
29
Arrive at destination
US 27; FL 61
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 160 miles from South Patrick Shores, FL, or about 3h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.9 miles.
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 70 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 160 miles or 3h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 51m
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 South Patrick Shores, 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 South Patrick Shores, FL
This is one driving day of about 320 miles and 6h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from South Patrick Shores, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 106.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 160 mi from South Patrick Shores, FL
· 3h 1m into the drive
The midpoint is around 160 miles from South Patrick Shores, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 106.9 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself...
26 mi from route
~64 min detour
$25
near mile 33.1
Caution: Pavement Project- Playalinda District
Park Closure: Limited Access to Apollo District Parking Lots 2 and 3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.94 one way
$101.87 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg112 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$55.41
$110.82
premium
$4.72
$59.50
$119.00
diesel
$5.61
$70.65
$141.30
Estimated Tolls: $3.73
Florida's Turnpike
(53.3 mi)$3.73
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 112 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
96
1
$33.60
$15.36
Efficient EV
80
0
$28.00
$12.80
EV Truck/SUV
128
1
$44.80
$20.48
Gas CO2
112 kg
EV CO2
37 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
South Patrick Shores, FL
Night
in South Patrick Shores on Friday
Local time
10:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Tallahassee, FL
Night
in Tallahassee on Friday
Local time
10:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
7 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 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 South Patrick Shores, FL to Tallahassee, FL covers 320 miles and takes about 6h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, I 10, Florida's Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 160 miles from South Patrick Shores, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.94 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 320 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 24 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between South Patrick Shores, FL and Tallahassee, FL, road signs point toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike, Oсala and Miami.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Canaveral National Seashore.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
