Origin
Nocatee, FL
Late night in Nocatee on Sunday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nocatee, 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
3h 40m
Distance
190.4 mi
306 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 28m
★
6 AM
3h 41m
8 AM
4h 6m
10 AM
3h 50m
12 PM
3h 47m
3 PM
3h 51m
5 PM
4h 5m
8 PM
3h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nocatee, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Tallahassee, FL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 190.4-mile journey from Nocatee, FL, to Tallahassee, FL, is a straightforward 1-day road trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 40 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing I-10 and East Beltway, with a segment on Mahan Drive, this route is heavily highway-focused, with 81% of the drive on interstates. Expect a fuel cost of around $30 for this trip. Given its manageable duration and direct path, it's an efficient way to travel between these two Florida locations without needing an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
95.2 miles from Nocatee, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 148.3 mi | 2h 39m |
| East Beltway | 21.3 mi | 24m |
| Mahan Drive | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| Philips Highway | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Nocatee Parkway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Crosswater Parkway | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| East Tennessee Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Franklin Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 148.3 mi, about 2h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nocatee, FL and Tallahassee, FL.
1
Start on Crosswater Parkway
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Crosswater Parkway
2
Enter roundabout onto Crosswater Parkway
144 ft
·
3 sec
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Crosswater Parkway
3
Continue on Crosswater Parkway
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Crosswater Parkway
4
Take the ramp
0.9 mi
·
1 min
5
Merge onto CR 210
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Nocatee Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn right onto US 1
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Philips Highway
Use the right lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 295 South: Orange Park
8
Merge onto I 295
21 mi
·
24 min
·
East Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 21B
Toward I 10 West: Lake City
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 10
148 mi
·
2 hr 39 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
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
16
Turn right onto US 27
339 ft
·
12 sec
·
Apalachee Parkway
17
Turn right onto US 27; FL 61
31 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Monroe Street
18
Arrive at destination
US 27; FL 61
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 3-hour and 40-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Nocatee to avoid any potential traffic, especially around the East Beltway. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the longest stretch on I-10 is over 148 miles. A good tip for this route is to ensure you have enough fuel before entering that extended highway segment to avoid unnecessary detours for gas.
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 95.2 miles from Nocatee, FL, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 148.3 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 42 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.2 miles or 1h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 57m
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 Nocatee, 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 Nocatee, FL
This is one driving day of about 190.4 miles and 3h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Nocatee, 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 10 for about 148.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 95.2 miles from Nocatee, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 148.3 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 182.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CR 210 / Nocatee Parkway
Merge onto CR 210 / Nocatee Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
12.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 295 / East Beltway
Merge onto I 295 / East Beltway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
33.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward I 10 West: Lake City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 21B
Toward I 10 West: Lake City
5
34 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
182.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 25m in
|
US 90 / Mahan Drive
Turn left onto US 90 / Mahan Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.31 one way
$60.61 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $32.97 | $65.94 |
| premium | $4.72 | $35.40 | $70.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.04 | $84.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.1 | 0 | $19.99 | $9.14 |
| Efficient EV | 47.6 | 0 | $16.66 | $7.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.2 | 0 | $26.66 | $12.19 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Destination
Tallahassee, FL
Late night in Tallahassee on Sunday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Sunny
S 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 12:29PM EDT until April 15 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 3:52AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
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
25 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
3h 40m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 81% of your travel time spent on faster roads like I-10. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 148.3 miles on I-10, offering a consistent pace for much of the journey. While the main arteries provide efficiency, the inclusion of East Beltway and Mahan Drive offers slight variations in the driving environment as you approach your destination. Overall, expect a relatively smooth and direct transit across Florida.
81% 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: 148.3 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and East Beltway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near CR 210 / Nocatee Parkway.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 190.4 miles you will encounter 13 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 3.1 miles (CR 210 / Nocatee Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles (I 295 / East Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 3h 40m. Total distance: 190.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 148.3 miles on I 10. 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.
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: at 3.1 miles (CR 210 / Nocatee Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles (I 295 / East Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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