Trip from Tallahassee, FL to Woodlawn Beach, FL

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 10, Garcon Point Road, Avalon Boulevard. 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 98.5 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 $31.36 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

3h 45m

Distance

197 mi

317 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 32m ★

6 AM

3h 45m

8 AM

4h 10m

10 AM

3h 54m

12 PM

3h 51m

3 PM

3h 55m

5 PM

4h 9m

8 PM

3h 38m

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 Woodlawn Beach, FL covers 197 miles and takes about 3h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 10, Garcon Point Road, Avalon Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 172.7 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.36 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

98.5 miles from Tallahassee, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 45m. Total distance: 197 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 45m highway drive covering 197 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and Garcon Point Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 172.7 miles on I 10.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 172.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Garcon Point Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 45m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 176.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

6

3.9 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward I 10 West: Pensacola

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 10 West: Pensacola

5

4.2 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 10

Merge onto I 10

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

176.9 mi into trip | ~3h 15m in

Take the exit toward CR 191: Milton, Bagdad

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 26 Toward CR 191: Milton, Bagdad

4

184.5 mi into trip | ~3h 25m in | FL 281 Toll / Garcon Point Road

At end of road, turn left onto FL 281 Toll / Garcon Point Road

Navigation decision point

4

191.6 mi into trip | ~3h 35m in | US 98 / Gulf Breeze Parkway

Turn left onto US 98 / Gulf Breeze Parkway

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 Woodlawn Beach, FL, road signs point toward Cr 191: Milton and Bagdad.

Cr 191: Milton

176.9 mi in | ~3h 15m

Bagdad

176.9 mi in | ~3h 15m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	172.7 mi	3h 5m
Garcon Point Road	8.8 mi	12m
Avalon Boulevard	5.5 mi	7m
Gulf Breeze Parkway	4.3 mi	6m
South Monroe Street	3.9 mi	8m
Woodlawn Beach Road	0.8 mi	2m
Soundside Drive	0.4 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 172.7 mi, about 3h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 27; FL 61

3.9 mi · 8 min · South Monroe Street

Use the left lane.

2

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min

Toward I 10 West: Pensacola Use the slight right lane.

3

Merge onto I 10

173 mi · 3 hr 5 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

4

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 26 Toward CR 191: Milton, Bagdad Use the straight / slight right lanes.

5

Turn left onto CR 191

7.2 mi · 10 min · Garcon Point Road

6

At end of road, turn left onto FL 281 Toll

1.6 mi · 2 min · Garcon Point Road

7

Continue on FL 281 Toll

5.5 mi · 7 min · Avalon Boulevard

8

Turn left onto US 98

4.3 mi · 6 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway

Use the left lane.

9

Turn right onto Woodlawn Beach Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Woodlawn Beach Road

10

Turn left onto CR 191B

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Soundside Drive

11

Arrive at destination

CR 191B

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 98.5 miles from Tallahassee, FL, or about 1h 51m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 172.7 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 43 miles or 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 98.5 miles or 1h 51m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodlawn Beach, 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 197 miles and 3h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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 172.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 98.5 mi from Tallahassee, FL · 1h 51m into the drive

city in Washington County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chipley, FL

99 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

Quincy, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

DeFuniak Springs, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 98.5 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 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 172.7 miles.

Arriving in Woodlawn Beach, FL

The final approach into Woodlawn Beach, 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 Woodlawn Beach, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gulf Islands National Seashore

National Seashore

Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of America for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and historical landscapes. Come explore with...

11 mi from route ~26 min detour $25 near mile 190.2

Park Closure: Fort Pickens Campground Restroom A Loop Closure

Caution: Road workers on Park Road in Davis Bayou

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.36 one way

$62.71 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 69 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$34.11	$68.22
premium	$4.72	$36.63	$73.26
diesel	$5.61	$43.50	$86.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 68.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	59.1	$20.68	$9.46
Efficient EV	49.3	$17.24	$7.88
EV Truck/SUV	78.8	$27.58	$12.61

Gas CO2

69 kg

EV CO2

23 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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 16, 2026

Origin

Tallahassee, FL

Night in Tallahassee on Thursday

Local time

10:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Woodlawn Beach, FL

Night in Woodlawn Beach on Thursday

Local time

9:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Sunny

S 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:40AM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:00AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

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

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

6 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

3h 45m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Woodlawn Beach, FL covers 197 miles and takes about 3h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 10, Garcon Point Road, Avalon Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 98.5 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 $31.36 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 3h 45m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 176.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Tallahassee, FL and Woodlawn Beach, FL, road signs point toward Cr 191: Milton and Bagdad.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Gulf Islands National Seashore.

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