Weston to Tallahassee is 469.3 miles and takes about 8h 41m via Florida's Turnpike, I 75, and I 10, with a fuel budget near $74 and enough daylight to finish in a day, but it's better split over two days. This trip takes you from South Florida up through the heart of the state, eventually reaching the Panhandle. With 97% highway driving, it’s a straightforward route for those looking to cover ground efficiently. Given the duration, planning for an overnight stop is advisable to avoid a marathon day behind the wheel. It's a practical choice for reaching your destination without significant detours.
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
234.7 miles from Weston, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 22m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
237 mi
4h 16m
I 75
108.5 mi
1h 56m
I 10
87.7 mi
1h 34m
Sawgrass Expressway
21.7 mi
25m
Mahan Drive
6.7 mi
11m
Royal Palm Boulevard
1.3 mi
2m
Weston Hills Drive
0.9 mi
2m
Weston Hills Boulevard
0.8 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 237 mi, about 4h 16m
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 Weston, FL and Tallahassee, FL.
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Start on Eagle Run Drive
109 ft·9 sec·Eagle Run Drive
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Turn left onto Golf View Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·Golf View Drive
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At end of road, turn left onto Weston Hills Drive
0.9 mi·2 min·Weston Hills Drive
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Turn left onto Weston Hills Boulevard
0.4 mi·58 sec·Weston Hills Boulevard
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Keep slight right at fork onto Weston Hills Boulevard
0.5 mi·1 min·Weston Hills Boulevard
6
Turn right onto Royal Palm Boulevard
1.3 mi·2 min·Royal Palm Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 75 North: Naples
8
Merge onto I 75
1.5 mi·1 min·I 75
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Keep slight right at fork onto SR 869 Toll
22 mi·25 min·Sawgrass Expressway
Toward SR 869 North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort LauderdaleUse the straight / slight left lanes.
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Take the exit
0.6 mi·53 sec
Exit 21A-BToward Florida's TurnpikeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21BToward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, OrlandoUse the right lane.
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Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
237 mi·4 hr 15 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike
0.2 mi·15 sec·Florida's Turnpike
Toward I 75 North: OcalaUse the straight lane.
15
Merge onto I 75
107 mi·1 hr 54 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·15 sec
Exit 435Toward I 10: Jacksonville, TallahasseeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·30 sec
Toward I 10 West: TallahasseeUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 10
88 mi·1 hr 34 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn left onto US 90
6.7 mi·11 min·Mahan Drive
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on US 90
0.6 mi·1 min·East Tennessee Street
21
Turn left onto CR 1555
0.5 mi·1 min·North Franklin Boulevard
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
0.2 mi·40 sec·East Pensacola Street
23
Turn left onto CR 1559
210 ft·9 sec·South Calhoun Street
24
Turn right onto US 27
339 ft·12 sec·Apalachee Parkway
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Turn right onto US 27; FL 61
31 ft·1 sec·South Monroe Street
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Arrive at destination
US 27; FL 61
Trip Plan
Consider departing Weston early in the morning to maximize daylight and make good progress on Florida's Turnpike. With a total duration of 8 hours and 41 minutes, it's highly recommended to split this trip into two days. A natural stopping point could be around the central Florida area after covering roughly half the distance. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially on longer highway stretches like the 237 miles on the turnpike where services might be less frequent than in urban areas. Budgeting around $74 for fuel is a reasonable estimate for this 469.3-mile drive.
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 234.7 miles from Weston, FL, or about 4h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 237 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 103 miles or 1h 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 234.7 miles or 4h 22m 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 234.7 miles or 4h 22m
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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tallahassee, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Weston, 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 Weston, FL
Aim for roughly 235 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Tallahassee, FL
Aim for roughly 235 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 103 miles from Weston, 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 237 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 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.9 and 373.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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5.9 mi into trip|~12m in|SR 869 Toll / Sawgrass Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 869 Toll / Sawgrass Expressway toward SR 869 North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward SR 869 North, I 595 East: Coral Springs,...
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27.6 mi into trip|~37m in
Take the exit toward Florida's Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21A-B
Toward Florida's Turnpike
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28.5 mi into trip|~38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 21B
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
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373.1 mi into trip|~6h 50m in
Take the exit toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
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 435
Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
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373.2 mi into trip|~6h 51m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$71.04 one way
$142.08 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg164 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$77.95
$155.90
premium
$4.55
$84.07
$168.14
diesel
$4.80
$88.61
$177.23
Estimated Tolls: $18.30
Florida's Turnpike
(236.7 mi)$16.57
Sawgrass Expressway
(21.7 mi)$1.73
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
$18
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$219–$329
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 164.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $49 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
140.8
1
$49.28
$22.53
Efficient EV
117.3
1
$41.06
$18.77
EV Truck/SUV
187.7
2
$65.70
$30.04
Gas CO2
164 kg
EV CO2
55 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 Jul 16, 2026
Origin
Weston, FL
Late night
in Weston on Sunday
Local time
4:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
S 7 mph38% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 16 at 11:29AM EDT until July 17 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Destination
Tallahassee, FL
Late night
in Tallahassee on Sunday
Local time
4:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
WNW 0 to 5 mph15% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 16 at 11:29AM EDT until July 17 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne 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
2 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
8h 41m 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 route is predominantly highway, with 97% of the 469.3 miles on major roadways like Florida's Turnpike, I 75, and I 10. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch of highway driving on Florida's Turnpike, covering 237 miles. Expect frequent exits and varied traffic patterns as you merge onto and navigate these interstates. The transition from turnpike to interstate systems is seamless, keeping you on high-speed roads for most of the journey.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 237 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 5.9 miles in near SR 869 Toll / Sawgrass Expressway.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 469.3 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 5.9 miles (SR 869 Toll / Sawgrass Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
204 ft7 ft
Total Climb
320 ft
Total Descent
122 ft
Highest Point
204 ft
~469.3 mi in
Elevation Range
198 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Weston, FL and Tallahassee, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike, Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando and Florida's Turnpike Toll North.
Weston is the most western city in Broward County, Florida. Located in tropical South Florida, Weston is a picturesque city with many parks, shops, hotels and resorts, golf courses, and restaurants. It has a thriving shopping and dining hub, which is called the Weston Town Center.
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 237 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 235 miles on day one.
Expect about $18.30 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 42 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 Tallahassee, 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 42 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.9 miles (SR 869 Toll / Sawgrass Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.7 hours each way, a round trip means 17.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Tallahassee, FL before the return drive.
