Origin
Bee Ridge, FL
Morning in Bee Ridge on Sunday
Local time
10:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bee Ridge, FL to Tallahassee, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 1m
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
4 AM
5h 48m
★
6 AM
6h 1m
8 AM
6h 27m
10 AM
6h 10m
12 PM
6h 8m
3 PM
6h 12m
5 PM
6h 26m
8 PM
5h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bee Ridge, FL
Oktavianus Mulyadi
Tallahassee, FL
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Trip Overview
This 326.9-mile drive from Bee Ridge, Florida, to Tallahassee, Florida, is a straightforward highway-focused journey that can comfortably be completed in about 6 hours. You'll primarily be on I-75 and I-10, with Mahan Drive being the final approach into Tallahassee. With 96% of the route on highways, this trip is well-suited for a single day, requiring no overnight stops. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $52. This route keeps you within the state of Florida for its entirety, offering a consistent regional experience from start to finish.
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 Bee Ridge, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 58m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 227.3 mi | 4h 4m |
| I 10 | 87.7 mi | 1h 34m |
| Mahan Drive | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| Honore Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Bee Ridge Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Proctor Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Tennessee Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Franklin Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 227.3 mi, about 4h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bee Ridge, FL and Tallahassee, FL.
1
Start on CR 72A
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Proctor Road
2
Turn left onto Honore Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Honore Avenue
3
Turn right onto FL 758
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bee Ridge Road
Use the slight right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 75 North: Tampa
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 75
227 mi
·
4 hr 4 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 435
Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 10
88 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto US 90
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Mahan Drive
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on US 90
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tennessee Street
11
Turn left onto CR 1555
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Franklin Boulevard
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Pensacola Street
13
Turn left onto CR 1559
210 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Calhoun Street
14
Turn right onto US 27
339 ft
·
12 sec
·
Apalachee Parkway
15
Turn right onto US 27; FL 61
31 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Monroe Street
16
Arrive at destination
US 27; FL 61
Trip Plan
Given the 6-hour duration, starting your drive from Bee Ridge early in the morning will allow you to arrive in Tallahassee with ample daylight. Since this is a single-day trip with minimal stops recommended, plan for one primary fuel and rest break, perhaps around the halfway point or before transitioning to I-10. The longest stretch on I-75 is over 227 miles, so ensure you're fueled up before embarking on that segment. Keep an eye on your GPS for the turn onto Mahan Drive as your final approach into the city.
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 Bee Ridge, FL, or about 2h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 227.3 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 72 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 163.5 miles or 2h 58m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tallahassee, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bee Ridge, 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 Bee Ridge, FL
This is one driving day of about 326.9 miles and 6h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Bee Ridge, 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 227.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 163.5 miles from Bee Ridge, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 227.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 230.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
FL 758 / Bee Ridge Road
Turn right onto FL 758 / Bee Ridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 North: Tampa
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 75 North: Tampa
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
230.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 10m in
Take the exit toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
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 435
Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
8
230.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
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.
Destination
Tallahassee, FL
Morning in Tallahassee on Sunday
Local time
10:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Sunny
S 0 to 10 mph
0% 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
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 1m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 22.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 96% of the 326.9 miles spent on major interstates like I-75 and I-10. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a substantial 227.3 miles on I-75, meaning extended periods of consistent speed. While largely interstate, the final approach into Tallahassee via Mahan Drive offers a slight shift in pace. This profile suggests a drive characterized by efficiency rather than winding scenic byways, making it ideal for covering distance quickly.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 227.3 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 10. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near FL 758 / Bee Ridge Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 326.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (FL 758 / Bee Ridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 1m. Total distance: 326.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 1m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 227.3 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Tallahassee, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (FL 758 / Bee Ridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — De Soto National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 12.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Tallahassee, FL before the return drive.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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