Origin
Tallahassee, FL
Morning in Tallahassee on Saturday
Local time
11:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tallahassee, FL to Winter Beach, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 37m
Distance
347.1 mi
559 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 25m
★
6 AM
6h 38m
8 AM
7h 2m
10 AM
6h 46m
12 PM
6h 44m
3 PM
6h 47m
5 PM
7h 1m
8 PM
6h 30m
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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Winter Beach, FL
Brent Singleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Tallahassee, FL to Winter Beach, FL covers 347.1 miles and takes about 6h 37m 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 $55.25 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
173.5 miles from Tallahassee, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 18m into the drive .
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 6h 37m. Total distance: 347.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 37m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 37m drive with frequent turns across 347.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 37m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tallahassee, FL to Winter Beach, 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 | — | — |
| Florida's Turnpike South | — | — |
| US 192 | — | — |
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 Winter Beach, 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
107 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
10
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
64 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 192, US 441: Kissimmee, Saint Cloud
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 192, US 441: Kissimmee, Saint Cloud
12
Keep slight left to continue on US 192 East, US 441 South: Saint. Cloud, Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital
177 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 192 East, US 441 South: Saint. Cloud, Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital
13
Turn left onto Bronson Highway
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Bronson Highway
14
Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
15
Continue on 13th Street
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
13th Street
16
Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
17
Continue on Bronson Highway
34 mi
·
40 min
·
Bronson Highway
18
Continue straight
2.9 mi
·
3 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South: Miami
20
Merge slight left
24 mi
·
25 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward CR 512: Fellsmere, Sebastian
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
CR 512: Fellsmere, Sebastian
22
Turn left onto Fellsmere Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Fellsmere Road
23
Continue on Sebastian Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Sebastian Boulevard
24
Turn right onto 90th Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
90th Avenue
25
Continue on 85th Street
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
85th Street
26
Turn right
2.2 mi
·
3 min
27
Turn left onto 69th Street
151 ft
·
8 sec
·
69th Street
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 173.5 miles from Tallahassee, FL, or about 3h 18m 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 76 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 173.5 miles or 3h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winter 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.
+
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 347.1 miles and 6h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 76 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 173.5 mi from Tallahassee, FL · 3h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
174 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 76 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 173.5 miles from Tallahassee, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Winter Beach, FL
The final approach into Winter 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 Winter Beach, 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
$55.25 one way
$110.50 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
121 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $60.10 | $120.20 |
| premium | $4.72 | $64.54 | $129.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $76.64 | $153.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 121.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 104.1 | 1 | $36.45 | $16.66 |
| Efficient EV | 86.8 | 0 | $30.37 | $13.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 138.8 | 1 | $48.59 | $22.21 |
Gas CO2
121 kg
EV CO2
41 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.
Destination
Winter Beach, FL
Morning in Winter Beach on Saturday
Local time
11:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
16 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
6h 37m 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 Winter Beach, FL covers 347.1 miles and takes about 6h 37m 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 173.5 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 $55.25 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 37m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tallahassee, FL to Winter Beach, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tallahassee, FL to Winter Beach, 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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