How far is Pompano Beach Highlands, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Pompano Beach Highlands, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 450.9 miles (725.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 383.1 miles (616.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 39m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 49m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Pompano Beach Highlands and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pompano Beach Highlands and Tallahassee.
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Start on Northeast 12th Avenue
15 m · 4 sec · Northeast 12th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast 42nd Street
23 m · 9 sec · Northeast 42nd Street
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Turn left onto Northeast 12th Avenue
100 m · 20 sec · Northeast 12th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast 41st Drive
39 m · 11 sec · Northeast 41st Drive
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Turn right onto Northeast 12th Avenue
905 ft · 42 sec · Northeast 12th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast 40th Street
38 m · 12 sec · Northeast 40th Street
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Turn left onto Northeast 12th Avenue
1447 ft · 56 sec · Northeast 12th Avenue
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Turn right onto East Sample Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · East Sample Road
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Turn left onto Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando
139 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North Toll
2100 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
238.9 mi · 4 hr 18 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 Pompano Beach Highlands 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
239 mi · 04h 18m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Pompano Beach Highlands and Partly Sunny near Tallahassee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pompano Beach Highlands to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 450.9 miles (725.6 km) and usually takes 06h 49m 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 223.8 miles from Pompano Beach Highlands and 227.1 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 383.1 miles (616.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.8 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 $65.99 one way or $131.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pompano Beach Highlands and Partly 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 Pompano Beach Highlands and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 383.11 mi (616.55 km).
#1 Pompano Beach Highlands
Census designated place
| Population | 7,192 |
| Coordinates | 26.2828600, -80.1069900 |
| 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: 726 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 37m |
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 | $65.99 | $131.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $73.12 | $146.24 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $77.90 | $155.79 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $69.21 | $138.42 |
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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