How far is Hobe Sound, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Hobe Sound, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 397 miles (638.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 342.7 miles (551.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
396.98 mi
05h 59m
Flight
342.75 mi
551.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
342.75 mi
Kilometers
551.61 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
396.98 mi
Kilometers
638.88 km
Drive Time
05h 59m

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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 05h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Sun, May 3, 9:22 AM EDT
Return by in Hobe Sound
Sun, May 3, 3:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hobe Sound
2026-05-03T03:22
Arrive Tallahassee
Sun, May 3, 9:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:59 AM to 1:59 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hobe Sound
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Belleview
FL

City in Florida

From Hobe Sound
196.1 mi
02h 59m
To Tallahassee
200.9 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hobe Sound and Tallahassee.

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast Bridge Road

    15 m · 5 sec · Southeast Bridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southeast Federal Highway

    9.4 mi · 15 min · Southeast Federal Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southeast Indian Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Southeast Indian Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Southwest Martin Highway

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Southwest Martin Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward Florida's Turnpike Toll

    833 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

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

    1168 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    173.9 mi · 3 hr 6 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  10. 10

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Mahan Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on East Tennessee Street

    3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard

    2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Calhoun Street

    64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway

    103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hobe Sound 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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
281 mi · 71%
I 10 West
88 mi · 22%
Southeast Federal Highway
9.42 mi · 2%
Mahan Drive
6.73 mi · 2%
Southwest Martin Highway
3.36 mi · 1%
Southeast Indian Street
1.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

174 mi · 03h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.3 mi
342.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belleview
02h 59m from Hobe Sound
Leave By
5:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hobe Sound and Mostly Clear near Tallahassee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hobe Sound to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 397 miles (638.9 km) and usually takes 05h 59m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Belleview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.1 miles from Hobe Sound and 200.9 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 342.7 miles (551.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.3 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.11 one way or $116.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hobe Sound and Mostly Clear near Tallahassee.

Stop Ideas Near Belleview

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 Belleview and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.9 mi away

Belleview City Hall Park

Belleview , FL
SE Abshier Blvd, Belleview, FL 34420, United States
Rating 4.6/5 20 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of Belleview
Meeting point 7.9 mi away

City of Belleview

Belleview , FL
5343 SE Abshier Blvd, Belleview, FL 34420
Rating 3.6/5 19 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Ocala, Florida

17 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

18 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

21 mi away
601 North Main Street
RAIL

DeLand

69 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hobe Sound and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 342.75 mi (551.61 km).

Hobe Sound

#1 Hobe Sound

Unincorporated area and census-designated place in Martin County, Florida, United States

Population11,521
Coordinates27.0595000, -80.1364300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Southeast Bridge Road (-80.136443, 27.059531)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 639 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.01 gal
53.03 L · about $58.11
Round trip
$116.23
28.02 gal · 106.06 L
Estimated CO2
124.5 kg one way
Round trip: 249 kg / 549 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $58.11 $116.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $64.39 $128.78
Premium $4.90 $68.59 $137.19
Diesel $4.35 $60.94 $121.89

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Hobe Sound and Tallahassee. The current time is 03:22:57.

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.