Trip from Tallahassee, FL to Pinecrest, FL

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 75, I 10, Lithia Pinecrest Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 143.9 miles from Tallahassee, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.81 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

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.

Q: How many breaks should I plan?

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.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Tallahassee, FL to Pinecrest, FL?

The route from Tallahassee, FL to Pinecrest, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 26m

Distance

287.8 mi

463 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

57 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 13m ★

6 AM

5h 26m

8 AM

5h 53m

10 AM

5h 36m

12 PM

5h 33m

3 PM

5h 37m

5 PM

5h 52m

8 PM

5h 18m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Tallahassee, FL to Pinecrest, FL covers 287.8 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 I 75, I 10, Lithia Pinecrest Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 176.8 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.81 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

143.9 miles from Tallahassee, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 26m. Total distance: 287.8 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 (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 5h 26m highway drive covering 287.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and I 10. The longest continuous stretch is about 176.8 miles on I 75.

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 176.8 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.

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 13 significant decision points across 287.8 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 256.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 272.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Pensacola Street

Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

Navigation decision point

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

272.6 mi into trip | ~4h 59m in

Take the exit toward FL 60: Brandon

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 257 Toward FL 60: Brandon

273.5 mi into trip | ~5h 1m in

Keep slight left at fork toward FL 60 East: Brandon

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward FL 60 East: Brandon

274.9 mi into trip | ~5h 4m in | FL 60 / West Brandon Boulevard

Keep slight right at fork onto FL 60 / West Brandon Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	176.8 mi	3h 9m
I 10	86.9 mi	1h 33m
Lithia Pinecrest Road	10.9 mi	18m
Mahan Drive	6.5 mi	11m
West Brandon Boulevard	3.1 mi	5m
East Tennessee Street	0.6 mi	1m
South Franklin Boulevard	0.5 mi	1m
East Pensacola Street	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 176.8 mi, about 3h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 27; FL 61

181 ft · 8 sec · South Monroe Street

Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

0.3 mi · 46 sec · East Pensacola Street

Turn left onto CR 1555

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Franklin Boulevard

Turn right onto US 90

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

Continue on US 90

6.5 mi · 11 min · Mahan Drive

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 10 East: Lake City Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 10

87 mi · 1 hr 33 min · I 10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 37 sec

Exit 296A Toward I-75 South: Tampa

Merge onto I 75

161 mi · 2 hr 52 min · I 75

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

16 mi · 17 min · I 75

Toward South I 75: Naples Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 257 Toward FL 60: Brandon Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 33 sec

Toward FL 60 East: Brandon Use the left lane.

Continue on FL 60

1.2 mi · 1 min · West Brandon Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto FL 60

1.9 mi · 3 min · West Brandon Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Take the exit

186 ft · 6 sec

Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto Lithia Pinecrest Road

11 mi · 18 min · Lithia Pinecrest Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto CR 39

128 ft · 2 sec · South County Road 39

Arrive at destination

CR 39

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 143.9 miles from Tallahassee, FL, or about 2h 41m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 176.8 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 63 miles or 1h 14m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 143.9 miles or 2h 41m 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 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pinecrest, 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 287.8 miles and 5h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 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 75 for about 176.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 143.9 mi from Tallahassee, FL · 2h 41m into the drive

human settlement in Florida, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Citra, FL

144 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

Live Oak, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gainesville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 143.9 miles from Tallahassee, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 176.8 miles.

Arriving in Pinecrest, FL

The final approach into Pinecrest, 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 Pinecrest, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Ellianos Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lake City, Florida

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 102.8

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13867520202

Visit website

Catalina Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tallahassee, Florida

0.6 mi

Two Cuban Guy's Home of Garcia's Place

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lake City, Florida

0.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Lucky Goat Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tallahassee, Florida

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+18505979737

Visit website

La Florida Coffee & Wine

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tallahassee, Florida

0.2 mi

Argonaut Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tallahassee, Florida

0.3 mi

Ellianos Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 102.8

Lake City, Florida

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13867520202

Visit website

Catalina Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18509991559

Two Cuban Guy's Home of Garcia's Place

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 102.8

Lake City, Florida

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+13057755055

The Power Plant Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+18505366821

Visit website

Ellianos Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 102.8

Lake City, Florida

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+13864388064

Visit website

The Sweet Shop Cafe & Lounge

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18503296466

Halisi Africa

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: Closed

+18507393129

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+18505080224

Visit website

Lucky Goat Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+18505979737

Visit website

La Florida Coffee & Wine

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–7 pm

Visit website

Argonaut Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

Visit website

CYM Coffee Co

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 143.9

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13522245101

Visit website

The Honeybee Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 143.9

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

Visit website

Foxtail Coffee Co. & Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream - SoMo Walls

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14482302356

Visit website

Ground Ops Roastery + Bakehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+18507278517

Visit website

Lucky Goat Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+18506885292

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 82.2

Live Oak, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 102.8

Lake City, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 102.8

Lake City, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

FPL EVolution Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 82.2

Live Oak, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 143.9

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EvGateway Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 164.5

Reddick, Florida

Hours: 5 am–1 pm

+19499452000

Visit website

Flying J EV Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 246.7

San Antonio, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13525885444

Visit website

Cascades Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18508913866

Visit website

Goodies Eatery

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+18506813888

Visit website

Capital Cascades Trail Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18508913866

Visit website

Tomahawks 51

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: Closed

+18509996339

Visit website

Kavakaze

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+18505659955

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 143.9

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: Closed

+13523724981

Visit website

Mission San Luis

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18502456406

Visit website

Secrets Escape Rooms - Tallahassee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 12–9 pm

+18505366529

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$45.81 one way

$91.62 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 101 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$49.83	$99.66
premium	$4.72	$53.51	$107.03
diesel	$5.61	$63.54	$127.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$46

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 100.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

57 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Ionna Charging Station

Wesley Chapel, Florida

Other

1 DCFC

EvGateway Charging Station

Reddick, Florida

Other

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Gainesville, Florida

Blink

1 DCFC

Hampton Inn Charging Station

Gainesville, Florida

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Gainesville, Florida

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Gainesville, Florida

Blink

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Gainesville, Florida

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Gainesville, Florida

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 21 Other: 14 Tesla: 9 Blink: 8 Tesla Destination: 2 Shell Recharge: 1 Electrify America: 1 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	86.3	1	$30.22	$13.81
Efficient EV	72	0	$25.18	$11.51
EV Truck/SUV	115.1	1	$40.29	$18.42

Gas CO2

101 kg

EV CO2

34 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Tallahassee, FL

Evening in Tallahassee on Thursday

Local time

7:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pinecrest, FL

Evening in Pinecrest on Thursday

Local time

7:04 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

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 Pinecrest, FL covers 287.8 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 I 75, I 10, Lithia Pinecrest 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 143.9 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 $45.81 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.

The route from Tallahassee, FL to Pinecrest, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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