Trip from Parkland, FL to Tallahassee, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

8h 11m

Distance

444.1 mi

715 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$71

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

8h 4m ★

6 AM

8h 12m

8 AM

8h 28m

10 AM

8h 17m

12 PM

8h 16m

3 PM

8h 18m

5 PM

8h 27m

8 PM

8h 7m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

Parkland, FL to Tallahassee, FL is 444.1 miles and takes about 8h 11m via Florida's Turnpike, I 75, and I 10, with a fuel budget near $71 and an overnight recommendation. This highway-focused drive covers a significant portion of Florida, moving from the southern part of the state up towards the Panhandle. Given the 8-hour drive time and the 444.1 miles, it's best split over two days to allow for a more relaxed pace and exploration. The route primarily utilizes major interstates, making it a straightforward, albeit long, journey across the state. Consider this trip if you need to get from South Florida to North Florida efficiently, with the understanding that most of the drive will be on high-speed highways.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

222 miles from Parkland, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 6m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Florida's Turnpike	232 mi	4h 9m
I 75	106.9 mi	1h 54m
I 10	87.7 mi	1h 34m
Mahan Drive	6.7 mi	11m
State Road 7	2.6 mi	4m
Holmberg Road	2.2 mi	5m
Lyons Road	1.3 mi	2m
Glades Road	1.1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 232 mi, about 4h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parkland, FL and Tallahassee, FL.

Start on Holmberg Road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Holmberg Road

Enter roundabout onto Holmberg Road

111 ft · 6 sec · Holmberg Road

Continue on Holmberg Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Holmberg Road

Enter roundabout onto Holmberg Road

93 ft · 2 sec · Holmberg Road

Continue on Holmberg Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Holmberg Road

Turn left onto US 441; FL 7

2.6 mi · 4 min · State Road 7

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto CR 798

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Palmetto Park Road

Turn left onto Lyons Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Lyons Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto SR 808

1.1 mi · 2 min · Glades Road

Turn left

63 ft · 1 sec

Take the ramp

401 ft · 9 sec

Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando

Merge onto SR 91

232 mi · 4 hr 9 min · Florida's Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Florida's Turnpike

Toward I 75 North: Ocala Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 15 sec

Exit 435 Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 30 sec

Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 10

88 mi · 1 hr 34 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto US 90

6.7 mi · 11 min · Mahan Drive

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 90

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

Turn left onto CR 1555

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

0.2 mi · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street

Turn left onto CR 1559

210 ft · 9 sec · South Calhoun Street

Turn right onto US 27

339 ft · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

Turn right onto US 27; FL 61

31 ft · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Arrive at destination

US 27; FL 61

Trip Plan

Given the 8h 11m duration and 444.1 miles, planning for two days is highly recommended for this trip. Aim to depart Parkland, FL early in the morning on your first day to make good progress. Split the drive roughly in half, perhaps stopping for the night around the halfway point, which would be approximately 222 miles into your journey. Keep an eye on fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch of 232 miles on Florida's Turnpike, as services can sometimes be spaced out on interstates. Ensure you have a plan for your overnight stop to avoid late-night searching for accommodation.

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 222 miles from Parkland, FL, or about 4h 6m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 232 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 98 miles or 1h 53m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 222 miles or 4h 6m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 222 miles or 4h 6m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7h

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tallahassee, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Parkland, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Parkland, FL

Aim for roughly 222 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Tallahassee, FL

Aim for roughly 222 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 98 miles from Parkland, FL.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 232 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Lake Butler, FL

222 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Lake Butler, FL

Popular next leg

Lake Butler, FL to Tallahassee, FL

249.5 mi · 4h 42m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Lake Butler, FL

222 mi · about 4.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near Lake Butler, FL after about 222 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Palm Bay, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 98 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Clermont, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 222 miles from Parkland, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 232 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 222 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Catalina Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tallahassee, Florida

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18509991559

The Power Plant Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Tallahassee, Florida

0.4 mi

The Sweet Shop Cafe & Lounge

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Tallahassee, Florida

0.8 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Lucky Goat Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tallahassee, Florida

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+18505979737

Visit website

La Florida Coffee & Wine

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tallahassee, Florida

0.2 mi

Argonaut Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tallahassee, Florida

0.3 mi

Catalina Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18509991559

The Power Plant Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+18505366821

Visit website

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route $1 to $10

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–7 pm

Visit website

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVPassport Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19292971722

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Okeechobee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Tallahassee, Florida

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18508913866

Visit website

Goodies Eatery

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route $1 to $10

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+18506813888

Visit website

The Orlando Auto Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13217541700

Visit website

Capital Cascades Trail Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18508913866

Visit website

Fun Spot America

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 2 pm–12 am

+14073633867

Visit website

Tomahawks 51

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: Closed

+18509996339

Visit website

Kavakaze

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+18505659955

Mission San Luis

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18502456406

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 348 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Holmberg Road

Enter roundabout onto Holmberg Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

8.3 mi into trip | ~16m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando

240.6 mi into trip | ~4h 26m in | Florida's Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike toward I 75 North: Ocala

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 75 North: Ocala

347.8 mi into trip | ~6h 21m 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

348 mi into trip | ~6h 21m 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

$70.69 one way

$141.38 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 155 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$76.90	$153.79
premium	$4.72	$82.58	$165.16
diesel	$5.61	$98.05	$196.10

Estimated Tolls: $16.22

Florida's Turnpike (231.8 mi) $16.22

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

$71

Tolls

$16

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$217–$327

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 155.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $47 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	133.2	1	$46.63	$21.32
Efficient EV	111	1	$38.86	$17.76
EV Truck/SUV	177.6	2	$62.17	$28.42

Gas CO2

155 kg

EV CO2

52 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 20, 2026

Origin

Parkland, FL

Late night in Parkland on Tuesday

Local time

5:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tallahassee, FL

Late night in Tallahassee on Tuesday

Local time

5:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

88°F

Lake Butler, FL

222 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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

1 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

8h 11m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 96% of the journey taking place on major roadways like Florida's Turnpike, I 75, and I 10. You'll experience long stretches of consistent speed, with the longest uninterrupted segment being 232 miles on Florida's Turnpike. Expect a profile that prioritizes direct travel over scenic detours, as you'll be covering ground quickly on these high-speed arteries. The character of the drive remains largely consistent, as you'll be navigating major interstate systems for the majority of the 444.1 miles.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 232 mi on Florida's Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Holmberg Road.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 444.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Holmberg Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 240.6 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Parkland, FL

Full guide →

Parkland is a city of about 35,000 people (2020) in western Broward County about 20 miles (32 km) from Fort Lauderdale.

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).

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 232 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 222 miles on day one.

Expect about $16.22 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. 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.

Yes — we found about 42 rest areas or service plazas 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.

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. There are 42 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.2 hours each way, a round trip means 16.4 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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