Origin
Tallahassee, FL
Morning in Tallahassee on Tuesday
Local time
6:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tallahassee, FL to Maitland, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 55m
Distance
263.8 mi
424 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 42m
★
6 AM
4h 56m
8 AM
5h 23m
10 AM
5h 5m
12 PM
5h 2m
3 PM
5h 6m
5 PM
5h 21m
8 PM
4h 48m
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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Maitland, FL
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Trip Overview
Tallahassee to Maitland is 263.8 miles and takes about 4h 55m via I 75 and Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $42 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, taking you from the state capital region down towards the Orlando metro area. The route is predominantly highway driving, making it a straightforward transit between these two points. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, so expect a consistent pace. It's a solid choice if you need to get from the northern part of the state to central Florida efficiently.
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
131.9 miles from Tallahassee, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 107.2 mi | 1h 54m |
| I 10 | 86.9 mi | 1h 33m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 42.3 mi | 45m |
| East-West Expressway | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| Mahan Drive | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| I 4 | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| North Orlando Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 107.2 mi, about 1h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee, FL and Maitland, FL.
1
Start on US 27; FL 61
181 ft
·
8 sec
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South Monroe Street
2
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 City
Use 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 296A
Toward 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
42 mi
·
45 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Exit 328
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
11
Take the exit onto FL 408 Toll
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
Exit 265
Toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on FL 408 Toll
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
East-West Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 10A
Toward I 4: Tampa, Daytona Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 4 East: Daytona Beach
Use the straight lane.
15
Merge onto I 4
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 88
Toward FL 423: Lee Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
231 ft
·
7 sec
Toward FL 423 East
Use the left / right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto FL 423; US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Road
19
Turn left onto US 17; US 92
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Orlando Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right
54 ft
·
5 sec
21
Turn right
171 ft
·
12 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Leaving Tallahassee in the morning, perhaps around 9 AM, should get you to Maitland by mid-afternoon, well before dinner. With a drive time under 5 hours, you can easily complete this trip in one day. There's one recommended stop, which you can use for a break or fuel. Given the $42 fuel cost estimate, it's wise to top off your tank before departing Tallahassee to ensure you have plenty for the 263.8-mile journey. Keep an eye out for the transition onto Florida's Turnpike, as tolls will be a factor in this segment.
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 131.9 miles from Tallahassee, FL, or about 2h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.2 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 58 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.9 miles or 2h 28m 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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maitland, 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 263.8 miles and 4h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 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 I 75 for about 107.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
132 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 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 131.9 miles from Tallahassee, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 107.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 203 and 260.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
203 mi into trip
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~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
8
245.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 30m in
|
FL 408 Toll / Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
Take the exit onto FL 408 Toll / Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville
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 265
Toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville
8
254.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 42m in
Take the exit toward I 4: Tampa, Daytona Beach
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 10A
Toward I 4: Tampa, Daytona Beach
7
255.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 4 East: Daytona Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 4 East: Daytona Beach
8
260.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 49m in
Keep slight right at fork toward FL 423 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward FL 423 East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.99 one way
$83.98 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
92 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $45.68 | $91.35 |
| premium | $4.72 | $49.05 | $98.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.24 | $116.49 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.96
Florida's Turnpike
(42.3 mi)
$2.96
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
$42
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.1 | 0 | $27.70 | $12.66 |
| Efficient EV | 66 | 0 | $23.08 | $10.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.5 | 1 | $36.93 | $16.88 |
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% 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
Maitland, FL
Morning in Maitland on Tuesday
Local time
6:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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 55m 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?
This drive is mostly highway, with 95% of the 263.8 miles spent on major roads like I 75 and Florida's Turnpike. You'll experience a longest stretch of 107.2 miles on I 75 before needing to consider exits. The transition to surface roads will be minimal, occurring only in the final few miles as you approach Maitland. Expect a high volume of exits and traffic merging as you get closer to central Florida.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 107.2 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 203 miles in near Florida's Turnpike.
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 16 significant decision points across 263.8 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 203 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 245.4 miles (FL 408 Toll / Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 254.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Maitland, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando and Titusville.
Florida's Turnpike South
203 mi in
|
~3h 45m
|
via Florida's Turnpike
Orlando
203 mi in
|
~3h 45m
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via Florida's Turnpike
Titusville
245.4 mi in
|
~4h 30m
|
via FL 408 Toll
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.
Arriving in Maitland, FL
Full guide →Maitland is a city in Orange County, Florida and a suburb of Orlando. It is one of the most prosperous cities of Greater Orlando, and its downtown is more urbanized than those of surrounding neighborhoods. Lakes, parks, and woodlands have contributed to the town's classy, master-planned aesthetic.
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 55m. Total distance: 263.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 107.2 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.96 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.
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.
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 Maitland, 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 203 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 245.4 miles (FL 408 Toll / Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 254.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Maitland, 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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