How far is New Smyrna Beach, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from New Smyrna Beach, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 272.5 miles (438.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.6 miles (359.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Baker County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Smyrna Beach and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Smyrna Beach and Tallahassee.
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Start on the route
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Washington Street
50 m · 6 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto North Dixie Freeway
919 ft · 32 sec · North Dixie Freeway
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Turn right onto Canal Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Canal Street
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Continue on State Road 44
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Road 44
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: Jacksonville
1683 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
87.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Beltway, Orange Park, Jacksonville Beaches
1017 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Orange Park, West Beltway
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto West Beltway
19.7 mi · 23 min · West Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City
1474 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
148.3 mi · 2 hr 39 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 New Smyrna Beach and Tallahassee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
148 mi · 02h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving New Smyrna 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 New Smyrna Beach to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 272.5 miles (438.5 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?
Macclenny is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.8 miles from New Smyrna Beach and 137.7 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.6 miles (359.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 8:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.41 one way or $80.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Smyrna Beach and Sunny near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Macclenny
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Macclenny.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Smyrna Beach and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 223.62 mi (359.88 km).
#1 New Smyrna Beach
City in Volusia County, Florida, United States
| Population | 28,723 |
| Coordinates | 29.0258200, -80.9270000 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 439 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $4.20 | $40.41 | $80.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.68 | $45.03 | $90.06 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $48.20 | $96.39 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $58.39 | $116.79 |
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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