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

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Dania Beach, FL is about 461.3 miles (742.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 393.9 miles (633.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 01m 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
461.33 mi
08h 30m
Flight
393.91 mi
633.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
393.91 mi
Kilometers
633.94 km
Flight Time
00h 47m

Driving Distance

Road route
461.33 mi
Kilometers
742.44 km
Drive Time
08h 30m

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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 08h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dania Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 3:22 PM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Sun, Apr 19, 11:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-04-19T06:51
Arrive Dania Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 3:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:31 PM to 4:01 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
6:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tallahassee
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ferndale
FL

Town in Lake County, Florida, United States

From Tallahassee
230.9 mi
04h 15m
To Dania Beach
230.4 mi
04h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Monroe Street

    55 m · 8 sec · South Monroe Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1428 ft · 47 sec · East Pensacola Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Franklin Boulevard

    2557 ft · 1 min · South Franklin Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Tennessee Street

    3230 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Mahan Drive

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Lake City

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    86.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    240.6 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard

    77 m · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

    696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

    3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2315 ft · 58 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 848: Stirling Road

    2364 ft · 60 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Stirling Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Stirling Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Federal Highway

    1302 ft · 39 sec · South Federal Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Dania Beach Boulevard

    26 m · 4 sec · West Dania Beach Boulevard

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Dania Beach Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Dania Beach.

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
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
120 mi · 26%
Florida's Turnpike South
120 mi · 26%
I-75 South
108 mi · 23%
I 10 East
87.6 mi · 19%
I 95 South
12.9 mi · 3%
Mahan Drive
6.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

241 mi · 04h 20m

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
08h 30m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.4 mi
393.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferndale
04h 15m from Tallahassee
Leave By
6:58 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Dania Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 461.3 miles (742.4 km) and usually takes 08h 30m 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?

Ferndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 230.9 miles from Tallahassee and 230.4 miles from Dania Beach.

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

The direct path is about 393.9 miles (633.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.4 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 $67.53 one way or $135.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 144.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Dania Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Ferndale

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 Ferndale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
Minneola City Hall
Meeting point 2 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 12.9 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
City of Tavares - City Hall
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

City of Tavares - City Hall

Tavares , FL
115E W Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

33 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

34 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

42 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

43 mi away
601 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Dania Beach. Straight-line distance: 393.91 mi (633.94 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Dania Beach

#2 Dania Beach

City in Broward County, Florida, United States

Population32,207
Coordinates26.0523100, -80.1439300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: Dania Beach (-80.14393, 26.05231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 742 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.28 gal
61.62 L · about $67.53
Round trip
$135.06
32.56 gal · 123.24 L
Estimated CO2
144.7 kg one way
Round trip: 289.4 kg / 638 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $67.53 $135.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $74.82 $149.65
Premium $4.90 $79.71 $159.41
Diesel $4.35 $70.82 $141.64

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 Tallahassee and Dania Beach. The current time is 06:51:55.

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.