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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 25m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Lake County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Southeast 2nd Avenue
4 m · 7 sec · Southeast 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto East Hillsboro Boulevard
554 ft · 16 sec · East Hillsboro Boulevard
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Continue on West Hillsboro Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · West Hillsboro Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
2721 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
44.4 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 706 West: Okeechobee
1870 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Indiantown Road
2775 ft · 55 sec · Indiantown Road
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Take the ramp right
591 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
147 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
2591 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
191.9 mi · 3 hr 26 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Turn left onto Mahan Drive
6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive
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Continue on East Tennessee Street
3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street
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Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard
2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street
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Turn left onto South Calhoun Street
64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street
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Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway
103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway
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Turn right onto South Monroe Street
9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
City of Tavares - City Hall
Minneola City Hall
Tavares Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yalaha.
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Deerfield Beach and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 381.53 mi (614.02 km).
#1 Deerfield Beach
A city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 81,290 |
| Coordinates | 26.3184100, -80.0997700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 718 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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