How far is Davie, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Davie, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 462.7 miles (744.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 389.9 miles (627.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
462.69 mi
06h 38m
Flight
389.9 mi
627.48 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
389.9 mi
Kilometers
627.48 km
Flight Time
00h 47m

Driving Distance

Road route
462.69 mi
Kilometers
744.62 km
Drive Time
06h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Thu, Apr 23, 3:26 AM EDT
Return by in Davie
Thu, Apr 23, 10:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davie
2026-04-22T20:47
Arrive Tallahassee
Thu, Apr 23, 3:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:39 PM to 2:09 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Davie
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ferndale
FL

Town in Lake County, Florida, United States

From Davie
229.7 mi
03h 19m
To Tallahassee
233 mi
03h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph E
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Davie and Tallahassee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Davie and Tallahassee.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 47th Street

    106 m · 23 sec · Southwest 47th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Davie Road

    698 ft · 19 sec · Davie Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Griffin Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Griffin Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    82 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando

    1837 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    253.9 mi · 4 hr 36 min · Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Mahan Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on East Tennessee Street

    3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard

    2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Calhoun Street

    64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway

    103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Davie and Tallahassee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
361 mi · 78%
I 10 West
88 mi · 19%
Mahan Drive
6.73 mi · 1%
Griffin Road
1.06 mi
East Tennessee Street
0.62 mi
North Franklin Boulevard
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

254 mi · 04h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.8 mi
389.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferndale
03h 19m from Davie
Leave By
10:42 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Davie and Mostly Cloudy near Tallahassee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Davie to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 462.7 miles (744.6 km) and usually takes 06h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ferndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 229.7 miles from Davie and 233 miles from Tallahassee.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 389.9 miles (627.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $67.74 one way or $135.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 145.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Davie and Mostly Cloudy near Tallahassee.

Stop Ideas Near Ferndale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ferndale and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Tavares - City Hall
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

City of Tavares - City Hall

Tavares , FL
115E W Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Minneola City Hall
Meeting point 2.6 mi away

Minneola City Hall

Minneola , FL
800 US-27, Minneola, FL 34715
Rating 4.4/5 28 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

Tavares Utility Billing

Tavares , FL
Tapes City Hall, 201 E Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 1.3/5 12 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ferndale.

RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

33 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

34 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

42 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

43 mi away
601 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davie and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 389.9 mi (627.48 km).

Davie

#1 Davie

Town in Florida, United States

Population106,621
Coordinates26.0628700, -80.2331000
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Southwest 47th Street (-80.233112, 26.063005)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 745 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.33 gal
61.8 L · about $67.74
Round trip
$135.47
32.66 gal · 123.6 L
Estimated CO2
145.1 kg one way
Round trip: 290.2 kg / 640 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $67.74 $135.47
Mid-grade $4.60 $75.05 $150.11
Premium $4.90 $79.95 $159.90
Diesel $4.35 $71.04 $142.07

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Davie and Tallahassee. The current time is 20:47:51.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.