How far is Deerfield Beach, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Deerfield Beach, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 446.3 miles (718.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 381.5 miles (614 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
446.32 mi
06h 25m
Flight
381.53 mi
614.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
381.53 mi
Kilometers
614.02 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
446.32 mi
Kilometers
718.28 km
Drive Time
06h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Sat, Apr 18, 3:35 AM EDT
Return by in Deerfield Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 10:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deerfield Beach
2026-04-17T21:09
Arrive Tallahassee
Sat, Apr 18, 3:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:26 PM to 1:56 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
11:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deerfield Beach
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
Yalaha
FL

Census-designated place in Lake County, Florida

From Deerfield Beach
221.6 mi
03h 12m
To Tallahassee
224.7 mi
03h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NE
Destination
91°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deerfield Beach and Tallahassee.

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast 2nd Avenue

    4 m · 7 sec · Southeast 2nd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Hillsboro Boulevard

    554 ft · 16 sec · East Hillsboro Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on West Hillsboro Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Hillsboro Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach

    2721 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    44.4 mi · 51 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 706 West: Okeechobee

    1870 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Indiantown Road

    2775 ft · 55 sec · Indiantown Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    591 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    147 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    2591 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    191.9 mi · 3 hr 26 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  14. 14

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Mahan Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on East Tennessee Street

    3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard

    2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Calhoun Street

    64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway

    103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deerfield Beach 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
299 mi · 67%
I 10 West
88 mi · 20%
I 95 North
45 mi · 10%
Mahan Drive
6.73 mi · 2%
Indiantown Road
0.73 mi
West Hillsboro Boulevard
0.68 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

192 mi · 03h 26m

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 25m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.8 mi
381.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yalaha
03h 12m from Deerfield Beach
Leave By
11:08 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Deerfield Beach and Sunny near Tallahassee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Deerfield Beach to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 446.3 miles (718.3 km) and usually takes 06h 25m 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?

Yalaha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 221.6 miles from Deerfield Beach and 224.7 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 381.5 miles (614 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.8 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 $65.33 one way or $130.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 140 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Deerfield Beach and Sunny near Tallahassee.

Stop Ideas Near Yalaha

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 Yalaha and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Tavares - City Hall
Scenic stop 11.6 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 10 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 11.6 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 Yalaha.

BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

26 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

27 mi away
601 North Main Street
RAIL

Winter Park

47 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

48 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deerfield Beach and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 381.53 mi (614.02 km).

Deerfield Beach

#1 Deerfield Beach

A city in Broward County, Florida.

Population81,290
Coordinates26.3184100, -80.0997700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: East Hillsboro Boulevard (-80.099764, 26.31845)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 718 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.75 gal
59.62 L · about $65.33
Round trip
$130.66
31.5 gal · 119.24 L
Estimated CO2
140 kg one way
Round trip: 279.9 kg / 617 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $65.33 $130.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $72.39 $144.77
Premium $4.90 $77.11 $154.22
Diesel $4.35 $68.51 $137.02

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Deerfield Beach and Tallahassee. The current time is 21:09:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.