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Trip from Tallahassee, FL to Southgate, FL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

6h 3m

Distance

326.9 mi

526 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$52

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 50m ★
6 AM
6h 3m
8 AM
6h 29m
10 AM
6h 12m
12 PM
6h 10m
3 PM
6h 14m
5 PM
6h 28m
8 PM
5h 55m

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

This 326.9-mile drive from Tallahassee to Southgate, Florida, is designed for a single day, estimated to take about 6 hours and 3 minutes of pure driving. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, with a 95% highway share, making it a straightforward journey. With a projected fuel cost of around $52, it's an economical option for a full day's travel within the state. The route is primarily highway-focused, so expect a consistent pace as you traverse Florida. This trip is well-suited for completing in one go, minimizing the need for an overnight stop.

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

163.5 miles from Tallahassee, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 2m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 3m. Total distance: 326.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 3m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 326.9-mile trip, as 95% of the route utilizes major interstates. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 224.5 miles solely on I-75, offering a consistent driving pace. The journey begins on Mahan Drive before merging onto I-10 and then I-75, indicating a transition from local access to high-speed travel. This profile suggests a drive where efficiency is key, with minimal deviations from the main thoroughfares.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 224.5 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 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 326.9 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 7.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 256.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Pensacola Street

Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

Navigation decision point

5
7.9 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the ramp toward I 10 East: Lake City

Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 10 East: Lake City
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
8
320.4 mi into trip | ~5h 50m in

Take the exit toward FL 780: Sarasota, St Armads

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 210 Toward FL 780: Sarasota, St Armads
8
320.6 mi into trip | ~5h 51m in

Keep slight right at fork toward FL 780 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward FL 780 West

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 224.5 mi 4h
I 10 86.9 mi 1h 33m
Mahan Drive 6.5 mi 11m
Fruitville Road 4 mi 6m
North Tuttle Avenue 2 mi 4m
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 — 224.5 mi, about 4h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee, FL and Southgate, 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

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

64 mi · 1 hr 8 min · I 75
Toward South I 75: Naples Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

524 ft · 12 sec
Exit 210 Toward FL 780: Sarasota, St Armads Use the slight right lane.
12

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 18 sec · this road
Exit 207 Toward FL 780: Sarasota, St Armads
13

Keep slight right at fork

326 ft · 10 sec
Toward FL 780 West Use the right lane.
14

Turn straight onto FL 780

4.0 mi · 6 min · Fruitville Road
Use the left lane.
15

Turn left onto North Tuttle Avenue

2.0 mi · 4 min · North Tuttle Avenue
Use the left lane.
16

Turn left onto Webber Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Webber Street
17

Arrive at destination

Webber Street

Trip Plan

For this 6-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from Tallahassee to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 224.5 miles on I-75, plan your fuel and rest breaks strategically. You’ll want to ensure you have enough gas before embarking on that long interstate segment. Given the highway-centric nature, keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach the longest stretch, to ensure you don't run low.

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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 163.5 miles from Tallahassee, FL, or about 3h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 224.5 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 72 miles or 1h 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 163.5 miles or 3h 2m 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 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Southgate, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Tallahassee, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 326.9 miles and 6h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 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 224.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 163.5 mi from Tallahassee, FL · 3h 2m into the drive

city in Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bushnell, FL

163 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 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Citra, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 163.5 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 224.5 miles.

Arriving in Southgate, FL

The final approach into Southgate, 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 Southgate, 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

$52.03 one way

$104.07 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 114 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $56.60 $113.21
premium $4.72 $60.79 $121.57
diesel $5.61 $72.18 $144.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$52

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$77–$102

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 114.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 98.1 1 $34.32 $15.69
Efficient EV 81.7 0 $28.60 $13.08
EV Truck/SUV 130.8 1 $45.77 $20.92

Gas CO2

114 kg

EV CO2

38 kg (67% 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 14, 2026

Origin

Tallahassee, FL

Evening in Tallahassee on Thursday

Local time

7:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Clear then Patchy Fog

WSW 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 4:28PM EDT until April 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 12:29PM EDT until April 15 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Southgate, FL

Evening in Southgate on Thursday

Local time

7:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°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

5 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

6h 3m 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 Southgate, FL covers 326.9 miles and takes about 6h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, I 10, Mahan Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 163.5 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 $52.03 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 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 13 significant decision points across 326.9 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 7.9 miles: 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 Southgate, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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