Origin
Tallahassee, FL
Afternoon in Tallahassee on Sunday
Local time
3:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tallahassee, FL to Burnt Store Marina, FL
Drive Time
7h 1m
Distance
381.1 mi
613 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$64
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 50m
★
6 AM
7h 2m
8 AM
7h 24m
10 AM
7h 10m
12 PM
7h 7m
3 PM
7h 11m
5 PM
7h 23m
8 PM
6h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burnt Store Marina, FL
Arian Fernandez
Trip Overview
Traveling from Tallahassee to Burnt Store Marina covers approximately 381.1 miles and typically requires about 7 hours and 1 minute of driving time. Because this route is entirely within Florida, you will move from the Panhandle region down toward the Gulf Coast. While it is technically possible to complete this journey in a single day, it is a significant stretch that demands focus. Budgeting about $64 for fuel should cover your needs for the trip. Given the duration, you will likely want to plan for at least two stops to keep yourself alert and comfortable behind the wheel.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
190.6 miles from Tallahassee, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 95% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will rely primarily on I-10 and I-75 to cover the bulk of the distance, transitioning to Burnt Store Road as you approach your destination. Be prepared for a long haul, as your longest uninterrupted stretch spans 273.8 miles along I-75. Expect a mostly consistent interstate experience that trades local scenery for efficiency, making it a functional rather than leisurely drive. The character of the road is straightforward, prioritizing speed and directness over winding, technical turns.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 273.8 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 early in the drive near East Pensacola Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 381.1 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: near the start (East Pensacola Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 90 / East Tennessee Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 256.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Pensacola Street
Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 90 / East Tennessee Street
Turn right onto US 90 / East Tennessee Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
256.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 42m in
|
I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward South I 75: Naples
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward South I 75: Naples
6
330.7 mi into trip
|
~6h 1m in
|
I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
369.6 mi into trip
|
~6h 43m in
Take the exit toward CR 768: Punta Gorda, Punta Gorda Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 161
Toward CR 768: Punta Gorda, Punta Gorda Airport
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 273.8 mi | 4h 53m |
| I 10 | 86.9 mi | 1h 33m |
| Burnt Store Road | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| Mahan Drive | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Jones Loop Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Tennessee Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Cape Cole Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| Vincent Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 273.8 mi, about 4h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee, FL and Burnt Store Marina, FL.
1
Start on US 27; FL 61
181 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Monroe Street
2
Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Pensacola Street
3
Turn left onto CR 1555
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Franklin Boulevard
Use the none lane.
4
Turn right onto US 90
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tennessee Street
Use the none lane.
5
Continue on US 90
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Mahan Drive
Use the none lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 East: Lake City
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 10
87 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
I 10
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 296A
Toward I-75 South: Tampa
9
Merge onto I 75
161 mi
·
2 hr 52 min
·
I 75
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
74 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
I 75
Toward South I 75: Naples
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
39 mi
·
41 min
·
I 75
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 161
Toward CR 768: Punta Gorda, Punta Gorda Airport
13
Turn right onto CR 768
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Jones Loop Road
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on CR 765
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Burnt Store Road
Use the none lane.
15
Turn right onto Vincent Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Vincent Avenue
16
Turn left onto Cape Cole Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Cape Cole Boulevard
17
Turn right onto Cobia Estates Drive
491 ft
·
21 sec
·
Cobia Estates Drive
18
Arrive at destination
Cobia Estates Drive
Trip Plan
To manage this 7-hour trek effectively, try to depart early in the morning to avoid heavy traffic patterns common on major interstates. Since you have two planned stops, use them to refuel and stretch your legs, especially given the lengthy 273.8-mile stretch on I-75. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during that long interstate segment, as finding the right exit for a pit stop can save you time and money. Because the route is so highway-intensive, check for any major construction or delays on I-75 before you head out. Having this flexibility allows you to adjust your pace if the road conditions become challenging.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 190.6 miles from Tallahassee, FL, or about 3h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 273.8 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 84 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 190.6 miles or 3h 31m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burnt Store Marina, 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.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Tallahassee, FL
This is one driving day of about 381.1 miles and 7h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Tallahassee, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 273.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 190.6 mi from Tallahassee, FL · 3h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
191 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 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 190.6 miles from Tallahassee, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 273.8 miles.
Arriving in Burnt Store Marina, FL
The final approach into Burnt Store Marina, 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 Burnt Store Marina, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$63.66 one way
$127.32 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
133 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $68.96 | $137.92 |
| premium | $4.90 | $73.46 | $146.92 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $84.67 | $169.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$64
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$89–$114
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 133.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 114.3 | 1 | $40.02 | $18.29 |
| Efficient EV | 95.3 | 1 | $33.35 | $15.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 152.4 | 1 | $53.35 | $24.39 |
Gas CO2
133 kg
EV CO2
45 kg (66% 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
Burnt Store Marina, FL
Afternoon in Burnt Store Marina on Sunday
Local time
3:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
7h 1m 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 Tallahassee, FL to Burnt Store Marina, FL covers 381.1 miles and takes about 7h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, I 10, Burnt Store Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 190.6 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 $63.66 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 2 meaningful breaks 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 14 significant decision points across 381.1 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: near the start (East Pensacola Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 90 / East Tennessee Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 256.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Tallahassee, FL to Burnt Store Marina, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Was this route helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
More trips to Burnt Store Marina, FL
Explore more options from Tallahassee, FL or browse trips ending in Burnt Store Marina, FL.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse FL road trips.
Explore maps for Tallahassee, FL or Burnt Store Marina, FL on MapSof.net.