Origin
Tallahassee, FL
Afternoon in Tallahassee on Saturday
Local time
4:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tallahassee, FL to Glencoe, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 59m
Distance
267 mi
430 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 46m
★
6 AM
5h 0m
8 AM
5h 27m
10 AM
5h 9m
12 PM
5h 6m
3 PM
5h 11m
5 PM
5h 25m
8 PM
4h 52m
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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Glencoe, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Trip Overview
Tallahassee to Glencoe is 267 miles and takes about 4h 59m via I 10, I 95, and West Beltway, with a fuel budget near $43 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, taking you from the Panhandle region towards the Atlantic coast. It's a highway-focused journey, meaning you'll cover ground efficiently. Given the relatively short duration of under 5 hours, this is an ideal one-day drive. Plan for a straightforward trip with minimal complications.
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
133.5 miles from Tallahassee, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 147.1 mi | 2h 37m |
| I 95 | 87.6 mi | 1h 34m |
| West Beltway | 19.6 mi | 22m |
| Mahan Drive | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| State Road 44 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Glencoe Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East Tennessee Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Franklin Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 147.1 mi, about 2h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee, FL and Glencoe, 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
4
Turn right onto US 90
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tennessee Street
5
Continue on US 90
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Mahan Drive
Use the left 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
147 mi
·
2 hr 37 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 356
Toward I 295: Daytona Beach, Savannah
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 295
15 mi
·
16 min
·
West Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
West Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 61A
Toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 95
88 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 249A
Toward FL 44 East: New Smyrna Beach
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto FL 44
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road 44
16
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 44
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
State Road 44
17
Continue on State Road 44
441 ft
·
15 sec
·
State Road 44
18
Turn left onto North Glencoe Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Glencoe Road
19
Turn left onto CR 4118
16 ft
·
0 sec
·
Pioneer Trail
20
Arrive at destination
CR 4118
Trip Plan
With a drive time under 5 hours, you have the flexibility to leave Tallahassee whenever suits you best. Consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and arrive in Glencoe with plenty of time. Since the longest stretch between major interchanges is 147.1 miles on I 10, plan your fuel stops accordingly. There's only one recommended stop, so ensure you're topped off before embarking on that longer segment to avoid any delays.
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 133.5 miles from Tallahassee, FL, or about 2h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 147.1 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 59 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.5 miles or 2h 30m 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Glencoe, 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 267 miles and 4h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 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 I 10 for about 147.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
134 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 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 133.5 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 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 147.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 155.7 and 264.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
155.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 54m in
Take the exit toward I 295: Daytona Beach, Savannah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 356
Toward I 295: Daytona Beach, Savannah
6
156.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 55m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
171.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 12m in
|
I 295 / West Beltway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 / West Beltway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
176.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 18m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 61A
Toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach
7
264.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 54m in
Take the exit toward FL 44 East: New Smyrna Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 249A
Toward FL 44 East: New Smyrna Beach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.50 one way
$85.00 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $46.23 | $92.46 |
| premium | $4.72 | $49.65 | $99.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.95 | $117.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80.1 | 0 | $28.03 | $12.82 |
| Efficient EV | 66.8 | 0 | $23.36 | $10.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106.8 | 1 | $37.38 | $17.09 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% 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
Glencoe, FL
Afternoon in Glencoe on Saturday
Local time
4:48 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
20 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
4h 59m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United Stat...
6 mi from route
~16 min detour
$15
near mile 202.5
View on nps.gov
Fort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protect...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 211.7
View on nps.gov
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...
21 mi from route
~53 min detour
$25
near mile 267
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 88% of the journey on major interstates. You'll experience long stretches of consistent speed, including a significant 147.1-mile segment on I 10. The profile suggests a predominantly fast-paced travel experience, allowing you to make good time. Expect the road character to remain largely consistent, characterized by the efficiency of interstate travel across Florida.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 147.1 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 155.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 14 significant decision points across 267 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 155.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 156.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 171.2 miles (I 295 / West Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Tallahassee, FL to Glencoe, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Savannah along the way.
Savannah
155.7 mi in
|
~2h 54m
About the Cities
Starting in Tallahassee, FL
Full guide →Tallahassee is the capital city of Florida, in the Florida Panhandle region of the state. In addition to housing the state government, it is a university town home to Florida State University, Florida A&M University, and Tallahassee Community College. Tallahassee has a good selection of restaurants for a city of its size. The universities' theater, art, and music programs, in addition to an active Council of Culture and Arts, also make for an unusually vibrant arts scene.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 59m. Total distance: 267 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 147.1 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Glencoe, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 155.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 156.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 171.2 miles (I 295 / West Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, Fort Matanzas National Monument and Canaveral National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 5.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 10.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Glencoe, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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.
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