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 20m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 19
106.5 mi
2h 25m
US 27
94.1 mi
1h 58m
Apalachee Parkway
16.1 mi
23m
Moog Road
0.9 mi
2m
Springfield Drive
<0.1 mi
<1m
South Monroe Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 19
— 106.5 mi, about 2h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee, FL and Beacon Square, FL.
1
Start on US 27; FL 61
31 ft·3 sec·South Monroe Street
2
Turn left onto US 27
16 mi·23 min·Apalachee Parkway
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 27
94 mi·1 hr 58 min·US 27
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
107 mi·2 hr 25 min·US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto Moog Road
0.9 mi·2 min·Moog Road
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto Springfield Drive
337 ft·14 sec·Springfield Drive
7
Arrive at destination
Springfield Drive
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 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.5 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 48 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.9 miles or 2h 20m 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 55m
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.
The longest stretch is on US 19 for about 106.5 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 217.7 — 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|US 27 / Apalachee Parkway
Turn left onto US 27 / Apalachee Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
110.2 mi into trip|~2h 22m in|US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
Keep slight right at fork onto US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
216.8 mi into trip|~4h 47m in|Moog Road
Turn right onto Moog Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
217.7 mi into trip|~4h 50m in|Springfield Drive
Turn left onto Springfield Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.95 one way
$65.91 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg76 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$36.16
$72.32
premium
$4.55
$39.00
$77.99
diesel
$4.80
$41.11
$82.21
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
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, 2026-07-13.
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.
Forecast as of Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Tallahassee, FL
Late night
in Tallahassee on Monday
Local time
3:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
S 5 mph77% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 4:43PM CDT until July 18 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 4:37PM CDT until July 18 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Beacon Square, FL
Late night
in Beacon Square on Monday
Local time
3:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 5 to 9 mph38% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 4:43PM CDT until July 18 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 4:37PM CDT until July 18 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee 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
17 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.
More Details
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.
100% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 106.5 mi on US 19.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 19 and US 27. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 27 / Apalachee Parkway.
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 50m 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 (US 27 / Apalachee Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 110.2 miles (US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 216.8 miles (Moog Road): 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 106.5 miles on US 19. 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 (US 27 / Apalachee Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 110.2 miles (US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 216.8 miles (Moog Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
