Origin
Tallahassee, FL
Afternoon in Tallahassee on Friday
Local time
1:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
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Trip from Tallahassee, FL to Bayshore Gardens, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 58m
Distance
317.4 mi
511 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 45m
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6 AM
5h 58m
8 AM
6h 24m
10 AM
6h 7m
12 PM
6h 5m
3 PM
6h 9m
5 PM
6h 23m
8 PM
5h 50m
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 Bayshore Gardens, FL covers 317.4 miles and takes about 5h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Pensacola Street, South Franklin Boulevard, East Tennessee Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.52 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
158.7 miles from Tallahassee, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 58m. Total distance: 317.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 58m drive with frequent turns across 317.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Pensacola Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
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 5h 58m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tallahassee, FL to Bayshore Gardens, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Pensacola Street | — | — |
| South Franklin Boulevard | — | — |
| East Tennessee Street | — | — |
| Mahan Drive | — | — |
| I 10 East | — | — |
| I-75 South | — | — |
| I 75 | — | — |
| I 275 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Pensacola Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee, FL and Bayshore Gardens, FL.
1
Start on South Monroe Street
180 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Monroe Street
2
Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Pensacola Street
3
Turn left onto South Franklin Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Franklin Boulevard
4
Turn right onto East Tennessee Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tennessee Street
5
Continue on Mahan Drive
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Mahan Drive
6
Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Lake City
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 East: Lake City
7
Merge slight left
87 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
I-75 South: Tampa
9
Merge slight left
161 mi
·
2 hr 52 min
10
Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples
45 mi
·
48 min
·
South I 75: Naples
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
12
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Palmetto, Bradenton
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 41: Palmetto, Bradenton
14
Keep slight left to continue on Palmetto, Bradenton
358 ft
·
11 sec
·
Palmetto, Bradenton
15
Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Tamiami Trail
16
Continue on Hernando DeSoto Bridge
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hernando DeSoto Bridge
17
Continue on 1st Street West
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street West
18
Keep slight right to continue on 1st Street West
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Street West
19
Continue on Cortez Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cortez Road
20
Turn left onto 14th Street West
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
14th Street West
21
Turn right onto Florida Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Florida Boulevard
22
Turn right onto Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Georgia Avenue
23
Turn right onto Duke Place
138 ft
·
6 sec
·
Duke Place
24
Arrive at your destination
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 158.7 miles from Tallahassee, FL, or about 2h 59m into the drive.
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 70 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 158.7 miles or 2h 59m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bayshore Gardens, 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 317.4 miles and 5h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 158.7 mi from Tallahassee, FL · 2h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
159 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 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 158.7 miles from Tallahassee, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bayshore Gardens, FL
The final approach into Bayshore Gardens, 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 Bayshore Gardens, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.52 one way
$101.04 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
111 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $54.96 | $109.92 |
| premium | $4.72 | $59.02 | $118.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $70.08 | $140.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 111.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 95.2 | 1 | $33.33 | $15.24 |
| Efficient EV | 79.4 | 0 | $27.77 | $12.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 127 | 1 | $44.44 | $20.31 |
Gas CO2
111 kg
EV CO2
37 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.
Destination
Bayshore Gardens, FL
Afternoon in Bayshore Gardens on Friday
Local time
1:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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.
Road read
5h 58m 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 Bayshore Gardens, FL covers 317.4 miles and takes about 5h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Pensacola Street, South Franklin Boulevard, East Tennessee Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 158.7 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 $50.52 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.
This is a straightforward 5h 58m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tallahassee, FL to Bayshore Gardens, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tallahassee, FL to Bayshore Gardens, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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