How far is Tallahassee, FL from Delray Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Delray Beach, FL is about 431.3 miles (694.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 375.2 miles (603.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 51m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 55m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Delray Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Delray 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
33.2 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 806: Atlantic Avenue
1841 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 806 East: Atlantic Avenue
103 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto West Atlantic Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Atlantic Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Atlantic Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Delray 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Delray Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Delray Beach?
The road trip is about 431.3 miles (694.1 km) and usually takes 07h 55m 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?
Leesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 215.8 miles from Tallahassee and 215.4 miles from Delray Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 375.2 miles (603.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.1 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 $63.13 one way or $126.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tallahassee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Delray Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Leesburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Groveland City Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leesburg.
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Wildwood, Florida
Ocala, Florida
DeLand
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Delray Beach. Straight-line distance: 375.21 mi (603.85 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Delray Beach
The most populous city in Palm Beach County, Florida.
| Population | 69,577 |
| Coordinates | 26.4614600, -80.0728200 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Delray Beach (-80.07282, 26.46146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 694 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 22m |
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 | $63.13 | $126.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $69.95 | $139.90 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $74.52 | $149.03 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $66.21 | $132.41 |
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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