Hudson, FL to Tallahassee, FL is 205.5 miles and takes about 4h 28m via Young Boulevard/Suncoast Boulevard/Commercial Way, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day trip stays within Florida, connecting two distinct regions of the state. Given that it's primarily surface roads, expect a more leisurely pace than a pure interstate drive. With a recommended one-day duration, you can easily make good time and arrive in Tallahassee with plenty of the afternoon left.
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
102.8 miles from Hudson, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 15m into the drive
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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
US Highway 19
5.9 mi
8m
Hudson Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
South Monroe Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Young Boulevard
— 89.3 mi, about 1h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson, FL and Tallahassee, FL.
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Start on this road
163 ft·15 sec·this road
2
Turn left
126 ft·14 sec
3
Turn left onto Hudson Avenue
207 ft·7 sec·Hudson Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 19
5.9 mi·8 min·US Highway 19
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on US 19
19 mi·25 min·Commercial Way
6
Continue on US 19
62 mi·1 hr 20 min·Suncoast Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
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Continue on US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
89 mi·1 hr 53 min·Young Boulevard
8
Continue on US 19; US 27
13 mi·16 min·US 19; US 27
9
Continue on US 27
12 mi·15 min·Apalachee Parkway
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on US 27
0.2 mi·18 sec·Apalachee Parkway
11
Continue on US 27
4.2 mi·7 min·Apalachee Parkway
Use the left lane.
12
At end of road, turn right onto US 27; FL 61
31 ft·1 sec·South Monroe Street
13
Arrive at destination
US 27; FL 61
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable 4.5-hour drive, leaving in the morning gives you flexibility. Aim to depart Hudson by mid-morning to avoid the heaviest commuter traffic and still have ample daylight upon arrival in Tallahassee. With only one recommended stop, you can easily complete the trip without needing to break it into two days. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially before you hit longer stretches like the 89.3 miles on Young Boulevard, as services might be less frequent than on major interstates. Budgeting around $32 for fuel should cover the 205.5-mile distance.
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 102.8 miles from Hudson, FL, or about 2h 15m 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 45 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.8 miles or 2h 15m 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 38m
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 Hudson, 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 Hudson, FL
This is one driving day of about 205.5 miles and 4h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Hudson, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 4
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 205.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Hudson Avenue
Turn left onto Hudson Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 19 / US Highway 19
Turn left onto US 19 / US Highway 19
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
205.5 mi into trip|~4h 28m 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
$31.11 one way
$62.22 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$34.13
$68.27
premium
$4.55
$36.81
$73.62
diesel
$4.80
$38.80
$77.60
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.9 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
61.7
0
$21.58
$9.86
Efficient EV
51.4
0
$17.98
$8.22
EV Truck/SUV
82.2
1
$28.77
$13.15
Gas CO2
72 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
Hudson, FL
Morning
in Hudson on Monday
Local time
6:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 8 mph31% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Tallahassee, FL
Morning
in Tallahassee on Monday
Local time
6:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear
0 mph16% chanceLive 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
2 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 28m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly surface roads, with only 17% of the drive on highways. You'll experience a lengthy 89.3-mile stretch on Young Boulevard before transitioning to other main roads. Expect frequent intersections and traffic lights for much of the trip, which is typical for routes dominated by surface streets. The extended surface road sections mean you'll be navigating local traffic and varying speed limits.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 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 early in the drive.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 28m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Hudson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 19 / US Highway 19): Lane positioning matters here.
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
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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Hudson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 19 / US Highway 19): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Tallahassee, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
