How far is Tallahassee, FL from New Smyrna Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to New Smyrna Beach, FL is about 269.2 miles (433.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.6 miles (359.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 06m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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.
County seat of Baker 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 New Smyrna Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and New Smyrna 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
147.1 mi · 2 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295: Daytona Beach, Savannah
2215 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right
2516 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Beltway
14.6 mi · 17 min · West Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on West Beltway
4.9 mi · 6 min · West Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach
1.6 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
87.6 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 44 East: New Smyrna Beach
1397 ft · 60 sec
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Turn straight onto State Road 44
1.1 km · 1 min · State Road 44
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Keep slight right to continue on State Road 44
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Road 44
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Turn left
58 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Dixie Freeway
753 ft · 27 sec · Dixie Freeway
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Turn right
68 m · 16 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and New Smyrna Beach.
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
147 mi · 02h 38m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tallahassee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Smyrna Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to New Smyrna Beach?
The road trip is about 269.2 miles (433.2 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?
Macclenny is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.5 miles from Tallahassee and 134.6 miles from New Smyrna Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.6 miles (359.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 6:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.41 one way or $78.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tallahassee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Smyrna Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Macclenny
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 Macclenny.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and New Smyrna Beach. Straight-line distance: 223.62 mi (359.88 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Smyrna Beach
City in Volusia County, Florida, United States
| Population | 28,723 |
| Coordinates | 29.0258200, -80.9270000 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Smyrna Beach (-80.927, 29.02582)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 433 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
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 | $39.41 | $78.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $43.66 | $87.32 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $46.51 | $93.02 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $41.32 | $82.65 |
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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