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

The driving distance from Highland Beach, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 440.7 miles (709.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 378.7 miles (609.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 25m 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
440.68 mi
06h 42m
Flight
378.71 mi
609.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
378.71 mi
Kilometers
609.47 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
440.68 mi
Kilometers
709.2 km
Drive Time
06h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Sun, Apr 19, 6:25 AM EDT
Return by in Highland Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 1:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highland Beach
2026-04-18T23:42
Arrive Tallahassee
Sun, Apr 19, 6:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:43 PM to 2:13 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
10:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Highland 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 Highland Beach
218.8 mi
03h 21m
To Tallahassee
221.9 mi
03h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph E
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Ocean Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 6 min · South Ocean Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Linton Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Linton Boulevard

  3. 3

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

    2108 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    35.4 mi · 40 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 706 West: Okeechobee

    1870 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Indiantown Road

    2775 ft · 55 sec · Indiantown Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    591 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    147 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

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

    2591 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

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

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  13. 13

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mahan Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on East Tennessee Street

    3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard

    2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Calhoun Street

    64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway

    103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
299 mi · 68%
I 10 West
88 mi · 20%
I 95 North
35.8 mi · 8%
Mahan Drive
6.73 mi · 2%
South Ocean Boulevard
2.78 mi · 1%
East Linton Boulevard
1.53 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 42m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62 mi
378.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yalaha
03h 21m from Highland Beach
Leave By
10:34 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Highland Beach and Mostly Sunny near Tallahassee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 440.7 miles (709.2 km) and usually takes 06h 42m 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 218.8 miles from Highland Beach and 221.9 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 378.7 miles (609.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 62 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 $64.50 one way or $129.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 138.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Highland Beach and Mostly 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 12 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 12.8 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 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 Highland Beach and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 378.71 mi (609.47 km).

Highland Beach

#1 Highland Beach

Town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Population3,915
Coordinates26.3995200, -80.0656000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: South Ocean Boulevard (-80.06588, 26.39955)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 709 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.55 gal
58.86 L · about $64.50
Round trip
$129.00
31.1 gal · 117.72 L
Estimated CO2
138.2 kg one way
Round trip: 276.4 kg / 609 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $64.50 $129.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $71.47 $142.94
Premium $4.90 $76.13 $152.27
Diesel $4.35 $67.64 $135.29

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Highland Beach and Tallahassee. The current time is 23:42:54.

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.