How far is North DeLand, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from North DeLand, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 240 miles (386.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203 miles (326.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North DeLand and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North DeLand and Tallahassee.
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Start on Cumberland Road
599 ft · 28 sec · Cumberland Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Amelia Avenue
2030 ft · 43 sec · North Amelia Avenue
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Turn left onto International Speedway Boulevard
1205 ft · 30 sec · International Speedway Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Woodland Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · North Woodland Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on North Woodland Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Woodland Boulevard
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Continue on North US Highway 17
3.9 mi · 6 min · North US Highway 17
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North US Highway 17
42 m · 2 sec · North US Highway 17
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Exit the roundabout onto North US Highway 17
5.5 mi · 7 min · North US Highway 17
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Turn left onto West State Road 40
39.2 mi · 55 min · West State Road 40
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Turn right
9.9 mi · 14 min
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Continue on Northwest 77th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 77th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Lake City
1729 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
77.4 mi · 1 hr 23 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 North DeLand 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 right
87.7 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North DeLand and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Tallahassee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North DeLand to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 240 miles (386.3 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?
Fort White is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.6 miles from North DeLand and 121.5 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203 miles (326.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 9:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.13 one way or $70.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North DeLand and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Fort White
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 Fort White.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North DeLand and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 203.02 mi (326.73 km).
#1 North DeLand
County seat of Volusia County, Florida, United States
| Population | 1,450 |
| Coordinates | 29.0494300, -81.2981200 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: 386 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $35.13 | $70.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $38.93 | $77.86 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $41.47 | $82.94 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $36.84 | $73.69 |
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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