How far is Tallahassee, FL from DeBary, FL?

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to DeBary, FL is about 248.5 miles (400 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.3 miles (335.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
248.57 mi
05h 03m
Flight
208.28 mi
335.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.28 mi
Kilometers
335.2 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
248.57 mi
Kilometers
400.03 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in DeBary
Wed, May 13, 3:03 AM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Wed, May 13, 8:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-05-12T22:00
Arrive DeBary
Wed, May 13, 3:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 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
6:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tallahassee
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
High Springs
FL

City in Alachua County, Florida, United States

From Tallahassee
124.3 mi
02h 31m
To DeBary
124.3 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and DeBary.

  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

    77.4 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 326

    2293 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    54 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1204 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Northwest 70th Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Northwest 70th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Northeast 70th Street

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Northeast 70th Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fort Brooks Road

    39.2 mi · 55 min · Fort Brooks Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South US Highway 1

    5.5 mi · 7 min · South US Highway 1

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North US Highway 17

    36 m · 2 sec · North US Highway 17

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto North US Highway 17

    3.8 mi · 6 min · North US Highway 17

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    77 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on North Spring Garden Avenue

    5.1 mi · 8 min · North Spring Garden Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on South State Road 15a

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South State Road 15a

  23. 23

    Continue on West Taylor Road

    1672 ft · 32 sec · West Taylor Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Woodland Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Woodland Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on South Woodland Boulevard

    1.1 km · 58 sec · South Woodland Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on Volusia Avenue

    4 mi · 7 min · Volusia Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Charles Richard Beall Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · Charles Richard Beall Boulevard

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Charles Richard Beall Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
87.6 mi · 35%
I-75 South
77.8 mi · 31%
Fort Brooks Road
39.2 mi · 16%
Northeast 70th Street
7.55 mi · 3%
Mahan Drive
6.53 mi · 3%
South US Highway 1
5.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

86.9 mi · 01h 33m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.2 mi
208.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
High Springs
02h 31m from Tallahassee
Leave By
6:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tallahassee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near DeBary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to DeBary?

The road trip is about 248.5 miles (400 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

High Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.3 miles from Tallahassee and 124.3 miles from DeBary.

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

The direct path is about 208.3 miles (335.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 6:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.38 one way or $72.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tallahassee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near DeBary.

Stop Ideas Near High Springs

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around High Springs, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to High Springs.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

33 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

42 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

83 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

94 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and DeBary. Straight-line distance: 208.28 mi (335.2 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
DeBary

#2 DeBary

City in Volusia County, Florida, United States

Population21,572
Coordinates28.8830500, -81.3086800
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: DeBary (-81.30868, 28.88305)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 400 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.77 gal
33.2 L · about $36.38
Round trip
$72.76
17.54 gal · 66.4 L
Estimated CO2
77.9 kg one way
Round trip: 155.9 kg / 344 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $36.38 $72.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.31 $80.61
Premium $4.90 $42.94 $85.88
Diesel $4.35 $38.15 $76.30

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Tallahassee and DeBary. The current time is 22:00:02.

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.