Tallahassee, FL to Broadview Park, FL is 456.9 miles and takes about 8h 24m via Florida's Turnpike, I 75, and I 10, with a fuel budget near $79 and enough daylight to finish in a day, though an overnight stop is recommended. This trip stays within Florida, traversing a significant portion of the state. With a recommended two days for the drive, you'll have ample time to break up the miles and make the most of the journey. It's a straightforward route primarily on major highways, making it a practical choice for reaching your destination.
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
228.5 miles from Tallahassee, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 12m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
249.3 mi
4h 29m
I 75
107.2 mi
1h 54m
I 10
86.9 mi
1h 33m
Mahan Drive
6.5 mi
11m
South State Road 7
1.1 mi
2m
State Road 7
1 mi
2m
West Sunrise Boulevard
0.6 mi
1m
East Tennessee Street
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 249.3 mi, about 4h 29m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 18 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~2,481 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,558
Quietest
2 AM
~399 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 51 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee, FL and Broadview Park, FL.
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Start on US 27; FL 61
181 ft·8 sec·South Monroe Street
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Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
0.3 mi·46 sec·East Pensacola Street
3
Turn left onto CR 1555
0.5 mi·1 min·South Franklin Boulevard
4
Turn right onto US 90
0.6 mi·1 min·East Tennessee Street
5
Continue on US 90
6.5 mi·11 min·Mahan Drive
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 10 East: Lake CityUse the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 10
87 mi·1 hr 33 min·I 10
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·37 sec
Exit 296AToward I-75 South: Tampa
9
Merge onto I 75
107 mi·1 hr 54 min·I 75
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike
249 mi·4 hr 29 min·Florida's Turnpike
Exit 328Toward Florida's Turnpike South, OrlandoUse the slight left / straight lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 58Toward SR 838: Sunrise BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto SR 838
0.6 mi·1 min·West Sunrise Boulevard
13
Turn slight right
0.2 mi·33 sec
14
Keep slight right at fork
85 ft·3 sec
15
Keep slight right at fork
160 ft·6 sec
16
Turn right onto US 441
1.0 mi·2 min·State Road 7
17
Continue on US 441
1.1 mi·2 min·South State Road 7
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto Davie Boulevard
0.4 mi·41 sec·Davie Boulevard
Use the right lane.
19
Turn slight left
117 ft·9 sec
20
Turn left onto Southwest 44th Terrace
270 ft·17 sec·Southwest 44th Terrace
21
Turn left onto Southwest 13th Street
279 ft·12 sec·Southwest 13th Street
22
Continue on Southwest 44th Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Southwest 44th Avenue
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Arrive at destination
Southwest 44th Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 8h 24m estimated drive time, splitting this 456.9-mile trip over two days is highly advisable. Aim to depart Tallahassee in the morning to make good progress before a planned overnight stop around the halfway point. With a fuel cost estimated at $79, ensure your tank is full before heading out, as services can be spread out on some highway sections. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 249.3 miles on Florida's Turnpike, and plan your refueling stops accordingly.
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 228.5 miles from Tallahassee, FL, or about 4h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 249.3 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 101 miles or 1h 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 228.5 miles or 4h 12m 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 228.5 miles or 4h 12m
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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Broadview Park, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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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 Tallahassee, FL
Aim for roughly 228 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Broadview Park, FL
Aim for roughly 228 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 101 miles from Tallahassee, 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 249.3 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 452.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|East Pensacola Street
Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.9 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 East: Lake City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 10 East: Lake City
5
95.5 mi into trip|~1h 49m in
Take the exit toward I-75 South: Tampa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 296A
Toward I-75 South: Tampa
8
203 mi into trip|~3h 45m in|Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 328
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
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452.3 mi into trip|~8h 14m in
Take the exit toward SR 838: Sunrise Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 58
Toward SR 838: Sunrise Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$72.73 one way
$145.45 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg160 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.41
$79.27
$158.55
premium
$4.74
$85.32
$170.64
diesel
$5.35
$96.24
$192.47
Estimated Tolls: $17.45
Florida's Turnpike
(249.3 mi)$17.45
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
$73
Tolls
$17
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$220–$330
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 159.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $48 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
137.1
1
$47.97
$21.93
Efficient EV
114.2
1
$39.98
$18.28
EV Truck/SUV
182.8
2
$63.97
$29.24
Gas CO2
160 kg
EV CO2
53 kg (67% 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 Jun 3, 2026
Origin
Tallahassee, FL
Evening
in Tallahassee on Wednesday
Local time
5:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Mostly Sunny
ENE 15 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued June 3 at 3:24AM CDT until June 7 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued June 3 at 3:07AM EDT until June 5 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Broadview Park, FL
Evening
in Broadview Park on Wednesday
Local time
5:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
NE 5 to 10 mph71% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued June 3 at 3:24AM CDT until June 7 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued June 3 at 3:07AM EDT until June 5 at 4:00AM EDT 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.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
8h 24m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is almost entirely on major highways, with 97% of the 456.9 miles being high-speed cruising. You'll experience a longest stretch of 249.3 miles on Florida's Turnpike before transitioning to other interstates. Expect a high density of exits and services for much of the trip due to the predominantly highway profile. The transition from the turnpike to I 75 and I 10 involves merging onto busy interstate corridors.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 249.3 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 early in the drive near East Pensacola Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 456.9 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: near the start (East Pensacola Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 95.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
204 ft16 ft
Total Climb
120 ft
Total Descent
308 ft
Highest Point
204 ft
Elevation Range
189 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Tallahassee, FL and Broadview Park, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.
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 249.3 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 228 miles on day one.
Expect about $17.45 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 43 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 Broadview Park, 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 43 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Pensacola Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 95.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.4 hours each way, a round trip means 16.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Broadview Park, FL before the return drive.
