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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 03m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on South Monroe Street
55 m · 8 sec · South Monroe Street
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Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
1428 ft · 47 sec · East Pensacola Street
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Turn left onto South Franklin Boulevard
2557 ft · 1 min · South Franklin Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Tennessee Street
3230 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street
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Continue on Mahan Drive
6.5 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Lake City
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
86.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 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 FL 326
2293 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left
54 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
1204 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Northwest 70th Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · Northwest 70th Street
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Continue on Northeast 70th Street
7.6 mi · 11 min · Northeast 70th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fort Brooks Road
39.2 mi · 55 min · Fort Brooks Road
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Turn right onto South US Highway 1
5.5 mi · 7 min · South US Highway 1
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North US Highway 17
36 m · 2 sec · North US Highway 17
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Exit the roundabout onto North US Highway 17
3.8 mi · 6 min · North US Highway 17
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Take the exit slight right
77 m · 7 sec
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Continue on North Spring Garden Avenue
5.1 mi · 8 min · North Spring Garden Avenue
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Continue on South State Road 15a
1.4 mi · 2 min · South State Road 15a
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Continue on West Taylor Road
1672 ft · 32 sec · West Taylor Road
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Turn right onto South Woodland Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Woodland Boulevard
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Continue on South Woodland Boulevard
1.1 km · 58 sec · South Woodland Boulevard
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Continue on Volusia Avenue
4 mi · 7 min · Volusia Avenue
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Continue on Charles Richard Beall Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · Charles Richard Beall Boulevard
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to High Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and DeBary. Straight-line distance: 208.28 mi (335.2 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 DeBary
City in Volusia County, Florida, United States
| Population | 21,572 |
| Coordinates | 28.8830500, -81.3086800 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: DeBary (-81.30868, 28.88305)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 400 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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