Origin
Tallahassee, FL
Late night in Tallahassee on Friday
Local time
2:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tallahassee, FL to Belleair, FL
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
5h 26m
Distance
255.1 mi
411 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 13m
★
6 AM
5h 26m
8 AM
5h 53m
10 AM
5h 35m
12 PM
5h 33m
3 PM
5h 37m
5 PM
5h 51m
8 PM
5h 18m
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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Belleair, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Tallahassee, FL to Belleair, FL covers 255.1 miles and takes about 5h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 27, US 19, Suncoast Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 94.1 miles on US 27. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.61 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
127.6 miles from Tallahassee, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 26m. Total distance: 255.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 26m highway drive covering 255.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 27 and US 19. The longest continuous stretch is about 94.1 miles on US 27.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 27 is the longest continuous segment at about 94.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and US 19. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 110.2 miles in near US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 255.1 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 110.2 miles (US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 165.4 miles (FL 44 / Northeast 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 227.3 miles (FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
110.2 mi into trip
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~2h 22m in
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US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
Keep slight right at fork onto US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
165.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 32m in
|
FL 44 / Northeast 5th Street
Turn left onto FL 44 / Northeast 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
227.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 43m in
|
FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
237.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 55m in
Take the exit toward FL 60 West: Clearwater
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2A
Toward FL 60 West: Clearwater
6
253.1 mi into trip
|
~5h 21m in
|
South Myrtle Avenue
Turn left onto South Myrtle Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Tallahassee, FL and Belleair, FL, road signs point toward Tampa:st. Petersburg and Clearwater.
Tampa:st. Petersburg
236.5 mi in
|
~4h 54m
|
via FL 589 Toll
Clearwater
237.8 mi in
|
~4h 56m
|
via FL 60
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 94.1 mi | 1h 58m |
| US 19 | 55.2 mi | 1h 10m |
| Suncoast Parkway | 54.3 mi | 58m |
| Apalachee Parkway | 16.1 mi | 23m |
| FL 60 | 9.1 mi | 12m |
| Veterans Expressway | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| FL 589 Toll Express Lane | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| Gulf to Bay Boulevard | 4.7 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 94.1 mi, about 1h 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee, FL and Belleair, FL.
1
Start on US 27; FL 61
31 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Monroe Street
2
Turn left onto US 27
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Apalachee Parkway
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 27
94 mi
·
1 hr 58 min
·
US 27
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
55 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto FL 44
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 5th Street
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on FL 44
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Gulf to Lake Highway
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway
8
Merge onto FL 589 Toll
54 mi
·
58 min
·
Suncoast Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto FL 589 Toll
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 589 Toll
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
FL 589 Toll Express Lane
12
Merge onto FL 589 Toll
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Expressway
Toward Tampa:St. Petersburg
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 2A
Toward FL 60 West: Clearwater
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on FL 60
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
FL 60
Toward Clearwater
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on FL 60
4.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Gulf to Bay Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on FL 60
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Court Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto South Missouri Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Missouri Avenue
18
Turn right onto Druid Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Druid Road
19
Turn left onto South Myrtle Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Myrtle Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on Lakeview Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Lakeview Road
21
Turn left onto South Ft Harrison Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Ft Harrison Avenue
22
Turn right onto Belleview Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Belleview Boulevard
23
Turn left onto Indian Rocks Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Indian Rocks Road
24
Turn right onto Gardenia Street
135 ft
·
5 sec
·
Gardenia Street
25
Arrive at destination
Gardenia Street
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 127.6 miles from Tallahassee, FL, or about 2h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.1 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 56 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 127.6 miles or 2h 44m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belleair, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Tallahassee, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Tallahassee, FL
This is one driving day of about 255.1 miles and 5h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Tallahassee, 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 US 27 for about 94.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 127.6 mi from Tallahassee, FL · 2h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
128 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 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 127.6 miles from Tallahassee, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 27 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 94.1 miles.
Arriving in Belleair, FL
The final approach into Belleair, 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 Belleair, 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
$40.61 one way
$81.21 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
89 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $44.17 | $88.34 |
| premium | $4.72 | $47.43 | $94.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $56.32 | $112.65 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.77
Suncoast Parkway
(54.3 mi)
$3.26
Veterans Expressway
(6.3 mi)
$0.51
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
$41
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 76.5 | 0 | $26.79 | $12.24 |
| Efficient EV | 63.8 | 0 | $22.32 | $10.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 102 | 1 | $35.71 | $16.33 |
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Belleair, FL
Late night in Belleair on Friday
Local time
2:33 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 26m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Tallahassee, FL to Belleair, FL covers 255.1 miles and takes about 5h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 27, US 19, Suncoast Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 127.6 miles from Tallahassee, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.61 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 255.1 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 110.2 miles (US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 165.4 miles (FL 44 / Northeast 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 227.3 miles (FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Tallahassee, FL and Belleair, FL, road signs point toward Tampa:st. Petersburg and Clearwater.
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