Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
76.1 mi
122 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tallahassee, FL
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Apalachicola, FL
Brent Singleton
The drive from Tallahassee, FL to Apalachicola, FL covers 76.1 miles and takes about 1h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 319, Sopchoppy Highway, Crawfordville Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.5 miles on US 319. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.11 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.
Midpoint
38 miles from Tallahassee, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 76.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Straightforward navigation.
The drive from Tallahassee, FL to Apalachicola, FL covers 76.1 miles and takes about 1h 55m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 27; FL 61 / South Monroe Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 55m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 27; FL 61 / South Monroe Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.9 miles (US 319 / Sopchoppy Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 43.4 miles (US 319): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Depart onto US 27; FL 61 / South Monroe Street
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto US 319 / Sopchoppy Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight right at fork onto US 319
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto Avenue C
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto 5th Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 319 | 32.5 mi | 49m |
| Sopchoppy Highway | 17 mi | 24m |
| Crawfordville Highway | 14.1 mi | 21m |
| Crawfordville Road | 7.8 mi | 12m |
| Coastal Highway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South Adams Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Monroe Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| 5th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee, FL and Apalachicola, FL.
Start on US 27; FL 61
Turn right onto East Magnolia Drive
Turn left onto FL 363
Continue on FL 61
Continue on US 319
Turn right onto US 98; US 319
Turn slight right onto US 319
Keep slight left at fork onto US 319
Keep slight right at fork onto US 319
Turn left onto Avenue C
Turn right onto 5th Street
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 17 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Apalachicola, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Tallahassee, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Tallahassee, FL
This is one driving day of about 76.1 miles and 1h 55m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38 mi from Tallahassee, FL · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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.
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 38 miles from Tallahassee, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Apalachicola, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$12.11 one way
$24.23 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $13.18 | $26.35 |
| premium | $4.72 | $14.15 | $28.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.80 | $33.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.99 | $3.65 |
| Efficient EV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.65 | $4.87 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Tallahassee on Friday
Local time
1:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Apalachicola on Friday
Local time
1:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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