How far is Tallahassee, FL from Deerfield Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Deerfield Beach, FL is about 442 miles (711.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 381.5 miles (614 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 15m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 07m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Lake County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Deerfield Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Deerfield Beach.
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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
107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
192 mi · 3 hr 26 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 706: Jupiter
2715 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Indiantown Road
152 m · 19 sec · Indiantown Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
37.5 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 810: Hillsboro Boulevard
1999 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 810 East: Deerfield Beach
1090 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto West Hillsboro Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · West Hillsboro Boulevard
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Continue on East Hillsboro Boulevard
603 ft · 24 sec · East Hillsboro Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southeast 2nd Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · Southeast 2nd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 2nd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Deerfield Beach.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
192 mi · 03h 26m
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.
Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Deerfield Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Deerfield Beach?
The road trip is about 442 miles (711.3 km) and usually takes 08h 07m 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 221.2 miles from Tallahassee and 220.8 miles from Deerfield Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 381.5 miles (614 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.5 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 $64.67 one way or $129.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 138.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Deerfield Beach.
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 Tallahassee and Deerfield Beach. Straight-line distance: 381.53 mi (614.02 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Deerfield Beach
A city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 81,290 |
| Coordinates | 26.3184100, -80.0997700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Deerfield Beach (-80.09977, 26.31841)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 711 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 30m |
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 | $64.67 | $129.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $71.65 | $143.30 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $76.33 | $152.66 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $67.82 | $135.63 |
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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