Tallahassee to Tedder is 443.8 miles and takes about 8h 11m via Florida's Turnpike, I 75, and I 10, with a fuel budget near $77 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Florida, taking you through varied landscapes as you head south. Given the 8-hour drive time, this trip is best split over two days to allow for relaxed sightseeing and rest. It's a primarily highway route, making it efficient for covering distance, but plan for at least one overnight stop to make the most of your travel time.
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
221.9 miles from Tallahassee, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 5m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
192 mi
3h 25m
I 75
107.2 mi
1h 54m
I 10
86.9 mi
1h 33m
I 95
44.9 mi
51m
Mahan Drive
6.5 mi
11m
Northeast 3rd Avenue
0.9 mi
2m
Southwest 11th Way
0.7 mi
1m
East Tennessee Street
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 192 mi, about 3h 25m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 51 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~6,659 veh/hr typical
· worst 7,732
Quietest
2 AM
~409 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
16.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Tedder, 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
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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
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Merge onto I 75
107 mi·1 hr 54 min·I 75
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike
192 mi·3 hr 25 min·Florida's Turnpike
Exit 328Toward Florida's Turnpike South, OrlandoUse the slight left / straight lanes.
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Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 116Toward FL 706: JupiterUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto FL 706
499 ft·19 sec·Indiantown Road
13
Take the ramp
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
14
Merge onto I 95
37 mi·42 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
7.4 mi·8 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 41Toward SR 869: Southwest 10th Street, Sawgrass Expressway, NaplesUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork
135 ft·6 sec
Toward SR 869: Southwest 10th Street, Sawgrass Expressway, Deerfield BeachUse the left lane.
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Turn left onto SR 869
0.3 mi·37 sec·Southwest 10th Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto Southwest 11th Way
0.7 mi·1 min·Southwest 11th Way
20
Continue on Northeast 3rd Avenue
0.9 mi·2 min·Northeast 3rd Avenue
21
Turn right onto Northeast 43rd Street
0.2 mi·40 sec·Northeast 43rd Street
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Arrive at destination
Northeast 43rd Street
Trip Plan
Given the 8-hour driving time, splitting this trip over two days is highly recommended. Aim to leave early on your first day to cover about half the distance, perhaps around the 192-mile mark on Florida's Turnpike, to find lodging. This will position you for a shorter, more manageable drive on day two. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longer highway stretches, as services can sometimes be spaced out. The $77 fuel cost is an estimate, so budget a little extra for unexpected price fluctuations.
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 221.9 miles from Tallahassee, FL, or about 4h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 192 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 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 221.9 miles or 4h 5m 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 221.9 miles or 4h 5m
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 6h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tedder, 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 222 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Tedder, 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 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 192 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 203 and 441.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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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395.1 mi into trip|~7h 10m in
Take the exit toward FL 706: Jupiter
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 116
Toward FL 706: Jupiter
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434 mi into trip|~7h 57m in|I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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441.5 mi into trip|~8h 5m in
Take the exit toward SR 869: Southwest 10th Street, Sawgrass Expressway, Naples
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 41
Toward SR 869: Southwest 10th Street, Sawgrass...
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441.7 mi into trip|~8h 6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 869: Southwest 10th Street, Sawgrass Expressway, Deerfield Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward SR 869: Southwest 10th Street, Sawgrass...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$70.64 one way
$141.28 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg155 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.41
$77.00
$154.00
premium
$4.74
$82.87
$165.74
diesel
$5.35
$93.48
$186.96
Estimated Tolls: $13.44
Florida's Turnpike
(192 mi)$13.44
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
$13
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$214–$324
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 155.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
133.1
1
$46.60
$21.30
Efficient EV
111
1
$38.83
$17.75
EV Truck/SUV
177.5
2
$62.13
$28.40
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 Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Tallahassee, FL
Afternoon
in Tallahassee on Wednesday
Local time
4:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
WNW 5 to 10 mph17% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued June 1 at 4:37AM EDT until June 2 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Tedder, FL
Afternoon
in Tedder on Wednesday
Local time
4:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
W 3 to 7 mph59% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued June 1 at 4:37AM EDT until June 2 at 2:00AM 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 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 97% of the 443.8 miles on major roads like Florida's Turnpike, I 75, and I 10. You'll experience a longest stretch of 192 miles on Florida's Turnpike, so be prepared for extended periods of cruising. Expect frequent exits and potential for urban merging as you pass through populated areas. The transition to surface roads will likely occur near your final destination.
97% 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: 192 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 203 miles in near Florida's Turnpike.
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 16 significant decision points across 443.8 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 395.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 434 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
204 ft8 ft
Total Climb
110 ft
Total Descent
299 ft
Highest Point
204 ft
Elevation Range
196 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 Tedder, 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 192 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 $13.44 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 41 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 Tedder, 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 41 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 395.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 434 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Tedder, FL before the return drive.
