Burnt Store Marina to Tallahassee is 381.7 miles and takes about 7h 4m via I 75 and I 10, with a fuel budget near $61 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within Florida the entire way, moving from the southwestern coast up through the heart of the state towards the Panhandle. It's primarily a highway-focused drive, so expect efficient travel with minimal delays. Given the duration and distance, it's a very manageable one-day journey, making it ideal if you're looking to get to your destination without needing an overnight stop.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
190.8 miles from Burnt Store Marina, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 32m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
273.6 mi
4h 54m
I 10
87.7 mi
1h 34m
Burnt Store Road
8.8 mi
11m
Mahan Drive
6.7 mi
11m
Jones Loop Road
1.4 mi
2m
East Tennessee Street
0.6 mi
1m
Cape Cole Boulevard
0.5 mi
2m
Vincent Avenue
0.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 273.6 mi, about 4h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burnt Store Marina, FL and Tallahassee, FL.
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Start on Cobia Estates Drive
491 ft·26 sec·Cobia Estates Drive
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Turn left onto Cape Cole Boulevard
0.5 mi·2 min·Cape Cole Boulevard
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Turn right onto Vincent Avenue
0.5 mi·2 min·Vincent Avenue
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At end of road, turn left onto CR 765
8.8 mi·11 min·Burnt Store Road
Use the left lane.
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Continue on CR 768
1.4 mi·2 min·Jones Loop Road
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Take the exit
0.4 mi·58 sec
Toward I 75 North: Tampa
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Merge onto I 75
274 mi·4 hr 54 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·15 sec
Exit 435Toward I 10: Jacksonville, TallahasseeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·30 sec
Toward I 10 West: TallahasseeUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
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Merge onto I 10
88 mi·1 hr 34 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Turn left onto US 90
6.7 mi·11 min·Mahan Drive
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on US 90
0.6 mi·1 min·East Tennessee Street
13
Turn left onto CR 1555
0.5 mi·1 min·North Franklin Boulevard
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
0.2 mi·40 sec·East Pensacola Street
15
Turn left onto CR 1559
210 ft·9 sec·South Calhoun Street
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Turn right onto US 27
339 ft·12 sec·Apalachee Parkway
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Turn right onto US 27; FL 61
31 ft·1 sec·South Monroe Street
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Arrive at destination
US 27; FL 61
Trip Plan
With a total duration of 7 hours and 4 minutes, this trip is well-suited for a single day. Aim for an early morning departure from Burnt Store Marina to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. You'll have two planned stops, which should provide ample opportunity to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep in mind the longest stretch on I 75 is over 270 miles, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly before hitting that segment. Your estimated fuel cost is $61, so budget accordingly for gas.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 190.8 miles from Burnt Store Marina, FL, or about 3h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 273.6 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 84 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 190.8 miles or 3h 32m 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 53m
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 Burnt Store Marina, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Burnt Store Marina, FL
This is one driving day of about 381.7 miles and 7h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Burnt Store Marina, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 273.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 285.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.1 mi into trip|~4m in|CR 765 / Burnt Store Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 765 / Burnt Store Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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11.8 mi into trip|~19m in|I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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285.4 mi into trip|~5h 14m 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
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285.5 mi into trip|~5h 14m 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
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285.8 mi into trip|~5h 14m in|I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$60.76 one way
$121.51 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg134 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$66.09
$132.18
premium
$4.72
$70.98
$141.95
diesel
$5.61
$84.27
$168.55
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 133.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
114.5
1
$40.08
$18.32
Efficient EV
95.4
1
$33.40
$15.27
EV Truck/SUV
152.7
1
$53.44
$24.43
Gas CO2
134 kg
EV CO2
45 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Burnt Store Marina, FL
Late night
in Burnt Store Marina on Sunday
Local time
4:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Tallahassee, FL
Late night
in Tallahassee on Sunday
Local time
4:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°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
14 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
7h 4m 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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by its 95% highway share, meaning you'll spend most of your time on major interstates like I 75 and I 10. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 273.6 miles on I 75, indicating long periods of consistent speed. The drive begins on Burnt Store Road before merging onto the interstate system, offering a predictable and straightforward driving experience. Expect a highway-focused profile for the majority of the journey, with minimal deviations.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 273.6 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 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near CR 765 / Burnt Store Road.
Driving Effort6/10
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 381.7 miles you will encounter 14 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 1.1 miles (CR 765 / Burnt Store Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 285.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 4m. Total distance: 381.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 4m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 273.6 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (CR 765 / Burnt Store Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 285.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — De Soto National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.1 hours each way, a round trip means 14.1 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.
