Trip from Spring Hill, FL to Tallahassee, FL

Drive Time

3h 36m

Distance

200.9 mi

323 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 24m ★
6 AM
3h 37m
8 AM
4h 2m
10 AM
3h 46m
12 PM
3h 43m
3 PM
3h 47m
5 PM
4h 1m
8 PM
3h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida, United States

Spring Hill, FL

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Downtown Tallahassee, FL, FL

Tallahassee, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Spring Hill, FL to Tallahassee, FL covers 200.9 miles and takes about 3h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Coronado Drive, Spring Hill Drive, FL 589 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.56 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

100.5 miles from Spring Hill, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 36m drive with frequent turns across 200.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Coronado Drive 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.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 36m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Spring Hill, FL to Tallahassee, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Coronado Drive Unavailable Refreshing
Spring Hill Drive Unavailable Refreshing
FL 589 Unavailable Refreshing
Suncoast Parkway Unavailable Refreshing
FL 44 Unavailable Refreshing
Gulf to Lake Highway Unavailable Refreshing
Northeast 5th Street Unavailable Refreshing
Suncoast Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Coronado Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Hill, FL and Tallahassee, FL.

1

Start on Linden Drive

0.6 mi · 1 min · Linden Drive
2

Turn left onto Coronado Drive

1.4 mi · 3 min · Coronado Drive
3

Turn left onto Spring Hill Drive

1.2 mi · 2 min · Spring Hill Drive
4

Turn left onto FL 589 Toll North: Brooksville

0.3 mi · 46 sec · FL 589 Toll North: Brooksville
5

Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway

27 mi · 29 min · Suncoast Parkway
6

Take the exit slight right toward FL 44: Gulf to Lake Highway

0.4 mi · 44 sec · FL 44: Gulf to Lake Highway
7

Turn left onto Gulf to Lake Highway

4.8 mi · 7 min · Gulf to Lake Highway
8

Continue on Northeast 5th Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Northeast 5th Street
9

Turn right onto Suncoast Boulevard

47 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Boulevard
10

Continue on Young Boulevard

89 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Young Boulevard
11

Continue straight

13 mi · 16 min
12

Continue on Apalachee Parkway

12 mi · 15 min · Apalachee Parkway
13

Continue on Apalachee Parkway

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Apalachee Parkway
14

Continue on Apalachee Parkway

4.2 mi · 7 min · Apalachee Parkway
15

At the end of the road, turn right onto South Monroe Street

30 ft · 1 sec · South Monroe Street
16

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 100.5 miles from Spring Hill, FL, or about 1h 48m 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 80 miles or 1h 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 100.5 miles or 1h 48m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 57m

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 Spring Hill, 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 Spring Hill, FL

This is one driving day of about 200.9 miles and 3h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Spring Hill, 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 100.5 mi from Spring Hill, FL · 1h 48m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Gainesville, FL

100 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.

Popular next leg

Gainesville, FL to Tallahassee, FL

149 mi · 2h 54m

Pacing Suggestions

Gainesville, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gainesville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 100.5 miles from Spring Hill, 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

$33.56 one way

$67.12 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $36.35 $72.70
premium $4.90 $38.72 $77.45
diesel $5.64 $44.63 $89.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 70.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 60.3 0 $21.09 $9.64
Efficient EV 50.2 0 $17.58 $8.04
EV Truck/SUV 80.4 1 $28.13 $12.86

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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 data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Spring Hill, FL

Afternoon in Spring Hill on Monday

Local time

4:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tallahassee, FL

Afternoon in Tallahassee on Monday

Local time

4:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 36m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Spring Hill, FL to Tallahassee, FL covers 200.9 miles and takes about 3h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Coronado Drive, Spring Hill Drive, FL 589. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 100.5 miles from Spring Hill, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 36m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Spring Hill, FL to Tallahassee, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Spring Hill, FL to Tallahassee, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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