North Brooksville to Tallahassee is 194.5 miles and takes about 4h 11m via Young Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day trip will take you from the Florida region to the Florida region, offering a relatively quick drive. It's characterized by a turn-heavy local road experience, making it a more engaging drive than a simple highway cruise. Consider this route if you prefer a more involved drive with frequent changes in direction.
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
97.2 miles from North Brooksville, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 4m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Young Boulevard
89.3 mi
1h 53m
Suncoast Boulevard
47 mi
59m
Apalachee Parkway
16.1 mi
23m
US 19
13 mi
16m
Suncoast Parkway
11.9 mi
12m
Ponce de Leon Boulevard
10.1 mi
13m
Gulf to Lake Highway
4.8 mi
7m
Northeast 5th Street
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Young Boulevard
— 89.3 mi, about 1h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Brooksville, FL and Tallahassee, FL.
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Start on Yontz Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Yontz Road
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Turn left onto US 98
6.2 mi·8 min·Ponce de Leon Boulevard
3
Enter roundabout onto US 98
184 ft·4 sec·Ponce de Leon Boulevard
4
Continue on US 98
3.8 mi·4 min·Ponce de Leon Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
6
Merge onto FL 589 Toll
12 mi·12 min·Suncoast Parkway
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·43 sec
Toward FL 44: Gulf to Lake Highway
8
Turn left onto FL 44
4.8 mi·7 min·Gulf to Lake Highway
9
Continue on FL 44
0.9 mi·1 min·Northeast 5th Street
10
Turn right onto US 19; US 98
47 mi·59 min·Suncoast Boulevard
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
89 mi·1 hr 53 min·Young Boulevard
12
Continue on US 19; US 27
13 mi·16 min·US 19; US 27
13
Continue on US 27
12 mi·15 min·Apalachee Parkway
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on US 27
0.2 mi·18 sec·Apalachee Parkway
15
Continue on US 27
4.2 mi·7 min·Apalachee Parkway
Use the left lane.
16
At end of road, 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
Given the 4h 11m duration, starting in the morning allows ample time to reach Tallahassee comfortably within a single day. With only one recommended stop and a manageable distance, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 89.3-mile stretch on Young Boulevard, to ensure you're prepared for varying service availability. Planning your departure around typical rush hour times in smaller towns along the way can also help make the driving smoother.
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 97.2 miles from North Brooksville, FL, or about 2h 4m 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 43 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.2 miles or 2h 4m 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 23m
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 North Brooksville, 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 North Brooksville, FL
This is one driving day of about 194.5 miles and 4h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from North Brooksville, 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
5 of 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.7 and 194.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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6.7 mi into trip|~9m in|US 98 / Ponce de Leon Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto US 98 / Ponce de Leon Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
11.1 mi into trip|~15m in|FL 589 Toll / Suncoast Parkway
Merge onto FL 589 Toll / Suncoast Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
23 mi into trip|~28m in
Take the exit toward FL 44: Gulf to Lake Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward FL 44: Gulf to Lake Highway
5
29.1 mi into trip|~38m in|US 19; US 98 / Suncoast Boulevard
Turn right onto US 19; US 98 / Suncoast Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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194.5 mi into trip|~4h 11m 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
$30.96 one way
$61.92 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg68 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$33.68
$67.36
premium
$4.72
$36.17
$72.33
diesel
$5.61
$42.94
$85.89
Estimated Tolls: $0.71
Suncoast Parkway
(11.9 mi)$0.71
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
58.3
0
$20.42
$9.34
Efficient EV
48.6
0
$17.02
$7.78
EV Truck/SUV
77.8
0
$27.23
$12.45
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
North Brooksville, FL
Morning
in North Brooksville on Sunday
Local time
8:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Tallahassee, FL
Morning
in Tallahassee on Sunday
Local time
8:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
82°F
Trenton, FL
97 mi in
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
23 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
4h 11m 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 drive leans heavily towards local roads, with only 21% of the journey on highways. Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" profile, meaning you'll navigate through various towns and intersections. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 89.3 miles on Young Boulevard, which will be your main artery for a significant portion of the trip. The road will likely evolve from more rural or suburban settings to the more urban approach to Tallahassee.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 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 6.7 miles in near US 98 / Ponce de Leon Boulevard.
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 11m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.7 miles (US 98 / Ponce de Leon Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.1 miles (FL 589 Toll / Suncoast Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 23 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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.
The longest stretch is about 89.3 miles on Young Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.71 in tolls one way, starting with Suncoast Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 6.7 miles (US 98 / Ponce de Leon Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.1 miles (FL 589 Toll / Suncoast Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 23 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Tallahassee, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
