Trip from Bayonet Point, FL to Tallahassee, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 35m

Distance

208.7 mi

336 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 22m ★

6 AM

4h 35m

8 AM

5h 2m

10 AM

4h 45m

12 PM

4h 42m

3 PM

4h 46m

5 PM

5h 1m

8 PM

4h 27m

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

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Bayonet Point, FL

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Tallahassee, FL

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Trip Overview

Bayonet Point, FL to Tallahassee, FL is 208.7 miles and takes about 4h 35m via Young Boulevard, Suncoast Boulevard, and Commercial Way, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Florida, moving from the Tampa Bay area north toward the state capital. The profile is mostly surface roads, so expect a more local feel than a highway cruise. With only one recommended stop and a duration under five hours, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. It's a practical route for getting from point A to point B without extensive highway time.

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

104.3 miles from Bayonet Point, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 19m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Young Boulevard	89.3 mi	1h 53m
Suncoast Boulevard	61.7 mi	1h 20m
Commercial Way	19.5 mi	25m
Apalachee Parkway	16.1 mi	23m
US 19	13 mi	16m
Little Road	5.1 mi	7m
US Highway 19	2.7 mi	3m
State Road 52	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Young Boulevard — 89.3 mi, about 1h 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Paige Drive

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Paige Drive

At end of road, turn right onto Eugene Drive

134 ft · 11 sec · Eugene Drive

Turn left

0.1 mi · 58 sec

At end of road, turn right onto FL 52

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Road 52

Turn left onto CR 1

5.1 mi · 7 min · Little Road

Turn right onto US 19

2.7 mi · 3 min · US Highway 19

Continue on US 19

19 mi · 25 min · Commercial Way

Continue on US 19

62 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Suncoast Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate

89 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Young Boulevard

Continue on US 19; US 27

13 mi · 16 min · US 19; US 27

Continue on US 27

12 mi · 15 min · Apalachee Parkway

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 27

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Apalachee Parkway

Continue on US 27

4.2 mi · 7 min · Apalachee Parkway

Use the left lane.

At end of road, turn right onto US 27; FL 61

31 ft · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Arrive at destination

US 27; FL 61

Trip Plan

Given the 4h 35m estimated drive time, leaving Bayonet Point in the morning will give you ample time to reach Tallahassee before dark, even with the single recommended stop. The route is primarily surface roads, so watch your speed and be prepared for local traffic patterns. The fuel cost is estimated at $36, so ensure your tank is full before departing, as fuel availability might be less frequent on the longer surface road stretches. Since the longest continuous driving segment is 89.3 miles, plan your break around the halfway point or slightly before to stay comfortable.

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 104.3 miles from Bayonet Point, FL, or about 2h 19m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.3 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 46 miles or 1h 3m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 104.3 miles or 2h 19m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 44m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bayonet Point, 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 Bayonet Point, FL

This is one driving day of about 208.7 miles and 4h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Bayonet Point, 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 Young Boulevard for about 89.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

human settlement in Levy County, Florida, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chiefland, FL

104 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

Citrus Hills, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chiefland, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 104.3 miles from Bayonet Point, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Young Boulevard if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 89.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · early in the drive

The Biscuit Barn

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Crystal River, Florida

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch · 59min in 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6 AM–2 PM

+13527943385

Visit website

Vintage On 5th

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Crystal River, Florida

1 mi

China Gourmet

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Homosassa, Florida

0.9 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Lucky Goat Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tallahassee, Florida

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 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

Beans and Greens Coffee House

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Crystal River, Florida

0.5 mi

The Biscuit Barn

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Crystal River, Florida

Hours: 6 AM–2 PM

+13527943385

Visit website

Vintage On 5th

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 1 mi from route ~2 min detour Expensive

Crystal River, Florida

Hours: 5–9 PM

+13527940004

Visit website

China Gourmet

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

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

Homosassa, Florida

Hours: 11 AM–9:30 PM

+13523823768

Visit website

The Tiki at Paddletail

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Crystal River, Florida

Hours: 11 AM–9 PM

+13522284532

Visit website

Halisi Africa

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

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

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: Closed

+18507393129

Visit website

Sara's Diner

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Crystal River, Florida

Hours: 6 AM–2:30 PM

+13527943899

Wendy's

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv

Homosassa, Florida

Hours: 6:30 AM–10 PM

+13524177947

Visit website

Sadie's Corner Kitchen

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Crystal River, Florida

Hours: 10 AM–3 PM

+13527943857

Visit website

Lucky Goat Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 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 end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route $1 to $10

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–7 pm

Visit website

Beans and Greens Coffee House

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Crystal River, Florida

Hours: 7 AM–2 PM

+13526991917

Visit website

Argonaut Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

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

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

Visit website

Catalina Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

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

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18509991559

Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Crystal River, Florida

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+13522288818

Visit website

The Power Plant Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

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

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+18505366821

Visit website

Abound

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

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

Crystal River, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+13526515166

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Chiefland, Florida

+31880109500

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Chiefland, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Final third 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Perry, Florida

Hours: 4 am–11 pm

+18505844900

Taylor County Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Cascades Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18508913866

Visit website

Goodies Eatery

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route $1 to $10

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+18506813888

Visit website

KC Wine Bistro

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

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

Crystal River, Florida

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13524500008

Visit website

Amy's On The Avenue

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

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

Crystal River, Florida

Hours: 9 AM–3 PM

+13525632697

Visit website

Capital Cascades Trail Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18508913866

Visit website

Ology Brewing Co [Midtown]

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+18502962809

Visit website

7-Eleven

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Homosassa, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13525036106

Visit website

Subway

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

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

Homosassa, Florida

Hours: 9 AM–10 PM

+13526217829

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 208.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Eugene Drive

At end of road, turn right onto Eugene Drive

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | FL 52 / State Road 52

At end of road, turn right onto FL 52 / State Road 52

Navigation decision point

6.4 mi into trip | ~11m in | US 19 / US Highway 19

Turn right onto US 19 / US Highway 19

Navigation decision point

208.7 mi into trip | ~4h 35m in | US 27; FL 61 / South Monroe Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 27; FL 61 / South Monroe Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.59 one way

$63.19 round trip

$3.85/gal 25.4 MPG avg 73 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$34.67	$69.33
premium	$4.55	$37.39	$74.77
diesel	$4.80	$39.41	$78.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 73 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	62.6	0	$21.91	$10.02
Efficient EV	52.2	0	$18.26	$8.35
EV Truck/SUV	83.5	1	$29.22	$13.36

Gas CO2

73 kg

EV CO2

24 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 Jul 19, 2026

Origin

Bayonet Point, FL

Late night in Bayonet Point on Monday

Local time

3:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 7 mph 34% chance Live forecast

Destination

Tallahassee, FL

Late night in Tallahassee on Monday

Local time

3:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Clear

SSE 0 to 5 mph 58% chance 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

1 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

4h 35m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive features minimal highway time, with only about 15% of the total distance on limited-access roads. The longest continuous stretch on surface streets is 89.3 miles along Young Boulevard, indicating significant time spent on local roads. You'll notice a change from more urban-influenced areas to more rural cruising as you head north. Expect to navigate traffic signals and intersections for the majority of your travel.

Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 89.3 mi on Young Boulevard.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Eugene Drive.

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 4h 35m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Eugene Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (FL 52 / State Road 52): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

204 ft 9 ft

Total Climb

235 ft

Total Descent

57 ft

Highest Point

204 ft

~208.7 mi in

Elevation Range

196 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Bayonet Point, FL

Full guide →

Arriving in Tallahassee, FL

Full guide →

Founded 1824

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.

Top landmarks

• Florida State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of Florida
• Florida Governor's Mansion — official residence of the governor of Florida
• Tallahassee — railway station in Tallahassee, the United States of America

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 4h 35m. Total distance: 208.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (15%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 89.3 miles on Young Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Tallahassee, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

The Biscuit Barn

Lucky Goat Coffee

The Biscuit Barn

Vintage On 5th

China Gourmet

The Tiki at Paddletail

Halisi Africa

Sara's Diner

Wendy's

Sadie's Corner Kitchen

Lucky Goat Coffee

La Florida Coffee & Wine

Beans and Greens Coffee House

Argonaut Coffee

Catalina Cafe

Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters

The Power Plant Cafe

Abound

ChargePoint Charging Station

Shell Recharge Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Pepper Head's/Waco 21

Taylor County Rest Area

Cascades Park

Goodies Eatery

KC Wine Bistro

Amy's On The Avenue

Capital Cascades Trail Park

Ology Brewing Co [Midtown]

7-Eleven

Subway

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bayonet Point, FL

Tallahassee, FL

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 35m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

About the Cities

Starting in Bayonet Point, FL

Arriving in Tallahassee, FL

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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