Philadelphia to Tallahassee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

833.9 miles 1342 km · straight line
1002.6 miles actual route 1613.6 km · driving distance
19h 0min estimated drive time
$96 - $119 estimated fuel cost
~2h 11min flight time
221° SW bearing direction

How far is Philadelphia from Tallahassee?

The distance from Philadelphia to Tallahassee is 833.9 miles (1342 km) as the crow flies. Tallahassee is located SW of Philadelphia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1002.6 miles, taking about 19h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Both are located in United States — Philadelphia in Pennsylvania and Tallahassee in Florida.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Philadelphia and Tallahassee. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Philadelphia to Tallahassee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 0min $96 - $119 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 48min $80–$150* Budget
Train ~24h 42min $120–$351* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Philadelphia & Tallahassee

Quick Facts

Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
Tallahassee
30.44°N, 84.28°W
America/New_York
62m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 278 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM