Origin
Tallahassee, FL
Late night in Tallahassee on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tallahassee, FL to Beacon Square, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 50m
Distance
217.7 mi
350 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 37m
★
6 AM
4h 50m
8 AM
5h 17m
10 AM
5h 0m
12 PM
4h 57m
3 PM
5h 1m
5 PM
5h 16m
8 PM
4h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tallahassee, FL
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Beacon Square, FL
Samuel Etienne
Trip Overview
This 217.7-mile drive from Tallahassee to Beacon Square in Florida is best tackled as a single day trip, estimated to take about 4 hours and 50 minutes. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with a 0% highway share, making it a more engaging, turn-heavy experience. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $36. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your travel. This route offers a straightforward way to traverse between two points within the same state, without the need for an overnight stay.
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
108.9 miles from Tallahassee, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Apalachee Parkway | — | — |
| Moog Road | — | — |
| Springfield Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Apalachee Parkway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee, FL and Beacon Square, FL.
1
Start on South Monroe Street
30 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Monroe Street
2
Turn left onto Apalachee Parkway
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Apalachee Parkway
3
Continue straight
94 mi
·
1 hr 58 min
4
Keep slight right
107 mi
·
2 hr 25 min
5
Turn right onto Moog Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Moog Road
6
Turn left onto Springfield Drive
338 ft
·
15 sec
·
Springfield Drive
7
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour 50-minute duration, consider an early morning departure from Tallahassee to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic delays in Beacon Square. While the route has only one recommended stop, you might want to plan for additional brief breaks as needed, especially given the turn-heavy nature of the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; with a $36 estimated cost, it’s wise to top off before leaving Tallahassee, as services might be less frequent on these local roads. The flexibility of a single-day trip means you can adjust your pace, but staying alert for frequent turns is key to a smooth journey.
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 108.9 miles from Tallahassee, FL, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
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 48 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.9 miles or 2h 25m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beacon Square, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Tallahassee, 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 Tallahassee, FL
This is one driving day of about 217.7 miles and 4h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Tallahassee, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
109 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 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 108.9 miles from Tallahassee, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.65 one way
$69.30 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $37.69 | $75.39 |
| premium | $4.72 | $40.48 | $80.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.07 | $96.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.3 | 0 | $22.86 | $10.45 |
| Efficient EV | 54.4 | 0 | $19.05 | $8.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87.1 | 1 | $30.48 | $13.93 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Beacon Square, FL
Late night in Beacon Square on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
18 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 50m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 217.7-mile journey. With no highway segments, you'll be on roads like Apalachee Parkway, Moog Road, and Springfield Drive for the full 4 hours and 50 minutes. This means you'll be constantly interacting with traffic signals and intersections, rather than cruising on high-speed thoroughfares. There's no longest uninterrupted stretch to note, as the nature of local driving keeps you engaged with frequent changes in direction and speed. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires constant attention.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Apalachee Parkway.
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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 50m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tallahassee, FL to Beacon Square, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting 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 4h 50m. Total distance: 217.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tallahassee, FL to Beacon Square, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Beacon Square, 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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