How far is Tallahassee, FL from North DeLand, FL?

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to North DeLand, FL is about 237.2 miles (381.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203 miles (326.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
237.2 mi
04h 44m
Flight
203.02 mi
326.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.02 mi
Kilometers
326.73 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.2 mi
Kilometers
381.73 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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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 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North DeLand
Wed, Jun 3, 11:22 PM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Thu, Jun 4, 4:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-06-03T18:37
Arrive North DeLand
Wed, Jun 3, 11:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tallahassee
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Fort White
FL

Town of the United States

From Tallahassee
118.6 mi
02h 22m
To North DeLand
118.6 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph ENE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and North DeLand.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and North DeLand.

  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

    77.4 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 326

    2293 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    54 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1204 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Northwest 70th Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Northwest 70th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Northeast 70th Street

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Northeast 70th Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fort Brooks Road

    39.2 mi · 55 min · Fort Brooks Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South US Highway 1

    5.5 mi · 7 min · South US Highway 1

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North US Highway 17

    36 m · 2 sec · North US Highway 17

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto North US Highway 17

    6.7 mi · 10 min · North US Highway 17

  20. 20

    Turn left onto International Speedway Boulevard

    1396 ft · 39 sec · International Speedway Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Amelia Avenue

    2030 ft · 46 sec · North Amelia Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Cumberland Road

    599 ft · 26 sec · Cumberland Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cumberland Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and North DeLand.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
87.6 mi · 37%
I-75 South
77.8 mi · 33%
Fort Brooks Road
39.2 mi · 17%
Northeast 70th Street
7.55 mi · 3%
North US Highway 17
6.69 mi · 3%
Mahan Drive
6.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

86.9 mi · 01h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.2 mi
203 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort White
02h 22m from Tallahassee
Leave By
7:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North DeLand.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to North DeLand?

The road trip is about 237.2 miles (381.7 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?

Fort White is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.6 miles from Tallahassee and 118.6 miles from North DeLand.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 203 miles (326.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 7:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.72 one way or $69.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Tallahassee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North DeLand.

Stop Ideas Near Fort White

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort White, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort White.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

48 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

55 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

99 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Jacksonville

107 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and North DeLand. Straight-line distance: 203.02 mi (326.73 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
North DeLand

#2 North DeLand

County seat of Volusia County, Florida, United States

Population1,450
Coordinates29.0494300, -81.2981200
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: North DeLand (-81.29812, 29.04943)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.37 gal
31.68 L · about $34.72
Round trip
$69.44
16.74 gal · 63.36 L
Estimated CO2
74.4 kg one way
Round trip: 148.8 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $34.72 $69.44
Mid-grade $4.60 $38.47 $76.94
Premium $4.90 $40.98 $81.96
Diesel $4.35 $36.41 $72.82

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Tallahassee and North DeLand. The current time is 18:37:44.

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.