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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
441.96 mi
08h 07m
Flight
381.53 mi
614.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
381.53 mi
Kilometers
614.02 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
441.96 mi
Kilometers
711.26 km
Drive Time
08h 07m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deerfield Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 6:06 AM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Sat, Apr 18, 2:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-04-17T21:58
Arrive Deerfield Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 6:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
08h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:08 PM to 3:38 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
7:44 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

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
Yalaha
FL

Census-designated place in Lake County, Florida

From Tallahassee
221.2 mi
04h 03m
To Deerfield Beach
220.8 mi
04h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NE

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.

  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

    192 mi · 3 hr 26 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 706: Jupiter

    2715 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Indiantown Road

    152 m · 19 sec · Indiantown Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach

    1.4 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    37.5 mi · 43 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 810: Hillsboro Boulevard

    1999 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 810 East: Deerfield Beach

    1090 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto West Hillsboro Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Hillsboro Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on East Hillsboro Boulevard

    603 ft · 24 sec · East Hillsboro Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Southeast 2nd Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Southeast 2nd Avenue

  21. 21

    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.

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 South
108 mi · 24%
Florida's Turnpike
96 mi · 22%
Florida's Turnpike South
96 mi · 22%
I 10 East
87.6 mi · 20%
I 95 South
44.7 mi · 10%
Mahan Drive
6.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.5 mi
381.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yalaha
04h 03m from Tallahassee
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Yalaha and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Tavares - City Hall
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

City of Tavares - City Hall

Tavares , FL
115E W Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Minneola City Hall
Meeting point 10.2 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 11.7 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

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

26 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

27 mi away
601 North Main Street
RAIL

Winter Park

47 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

48 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Deerfield Beach. Straight-line distance: 381.53 mi (614.02 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

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

#2 Deerfield Beach

A city in Broward County, Florida.

Population81,290
Coordinates26.3184100, -80.0997700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: Deerfield Beach (-80.09977, 26.31841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 711 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
15.59 gal
59.03 L · about $64.67
Round trip
$129.33
31.18 gal · 118.06 L
Estimated CO2
138.5 kg one way
Round trip: 277.1 kg / 611 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Tallahassee and Deerfield Beach. The current time is 21:58:32.

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.