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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
431.27 mi
07h 55m
Flight
375.21 mi
603.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
375.21 mi
Kilometers
603.85 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
431.27 mi
Kilometers
694.06 km
Drive Time
07h 55m

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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 07h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delray Beach
Tue, Jun 2, 1:16 AM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Tue, Jun 2, 9:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-06-01T17:20
Arrive Delray Beach
Tue, Jun 2, 1:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:56 PM to 3:26 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
8:08 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
Leesburg
FL

City in Florida, United States

From Tallahassee
215.8 mi
03h 57m
To Delray Beach
215.4 mi
03h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
91°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

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.

  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

    33.2 mi · 38 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 806: Atlantic Avenue

    1841 ft · 59 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 806 East: Atlantic Avenue

    103 m · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Atlantic Avenue

  18. 18

    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.

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 South
108 mi · 25%
Florida's Turnpike
96 mi · 22%
Florida's Turnpike South
96 mi · 22%
I 10 East
87.6 mi · 20%
I 95 South
34.1 mi · 8%
Mahan Drive
6.53 mi · 2%
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
07h 55m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.1 mi
375.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leesburg
03h 57m from Tallahassee
Leave By
8:08 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Leesburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Tavares - City Hall
Scenic stop 13 mi away

City of Tavares - City Hall

Tavares , FL
115E W Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Groveland City Hall
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

Groveland City Hall

Groveland , FL
156 S Lake Ave, Groveland, FL 34736
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13 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 Leesburg.

BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

15 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

17 mi away
601 North Main Street
BUS

Ocala, Florida

49 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

DeLand

56 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Delray Beach. Straight-line distance: 375.21 mi (603.85 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

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

#2 Delray Beach

The most populous city in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Population69,577
Coordinates26.4614600, -80.0728200
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: Delray Beach (-80.07282, 26.46146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 694 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
15.22 gal
57.61 L · about $63.13
Round trip
$126.27
30.44 gal · 115.22 L
Estimated CO2
135.3 kg one way
Round trip: 270.5 kg / 596 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Tallahassee and Delray Beach. The current time is 17:20:08.

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.