How far is Tallahassee, FL from Ocean Ridge, FL?

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Ocean Ridge, FL is about 427 miles (687.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 372.9 miles (600.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
427.02 mi
07h 51m
Flight
372.88 mi
600.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
372.88 mi
Kilometers
600.09 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
427.02 mi
Kilometers
687.22 km
Drive Time
07h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ocean Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 5:56 AM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Sun, Apr 19, 1:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-04-18T22:04
Arrive Ocean Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 5:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:52 PM to 3:22 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
8:16 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
213.7 mi
03h 55m
To Ocean Ridge
213.3 mi
03h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Ocean Ridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Ocean Ridge.

  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

    28.4 mi · 32 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 804: Boynton Beach Boulevard

    1707 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Boynton Beach Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Boynton Beach Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Federal Highway

    650 ft · 22 sec · Federal Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Ocean Avenue

    3173 ft · 2 min · East Ocean Avenue

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Ocean Boulevard

    6 m · 1 sec · North Ocean Boulevard

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ocean Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Ocean Ridge.

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 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 · 21%
I 95 South
29.3 mi · 7%
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 51m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.1 mi
372.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leesburg
03h 55m from Tallahassee
Leave By
8:16 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Sunny near Ocean Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Ocean Ridge?

The road trip is about 427 miles (687.2 km) and usually takes 07h 51m 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 213.7 miles from Tallahassee and 213.3 miles from Ocean Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 372.9 miles (600.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.1 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 $62.51 one way or $125.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tallahassee and Sunny near Ocean Ridge.

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 14 mi away

City of Tavares - City Hall

Tavares , FL
115E W Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Plantation-Hermitage Hall
Meeting point 5.2 mi away

Plantation-Hermitage Hall

Leesburg , FL
3640 Westover Cir, Leesburg, FL 34748
Rating 4.5/5 8 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.1 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 Ocean Ridge. Straight-line distance: 372.88 mi (600.09 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Ocean Ridge

#2 Ocean Ridge

City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America

Population1,957
Coordinates26.5270200, -80.0483700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: Ocean Ridge (-80.04837, 26.52702)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 687 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.07 gal
57.04 L · about $62.51
Round trip
$125.02
30.14 gal · 114.08 L
Estimated CO2
133.9 kg one way
Round trip: 267.9 kg / 591 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $62.51 $125.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $69.26 $138.52
Premium $4.90 $73.78 $147.57
Diesel $4.35 $65.55 $131.11

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Tallahassee and Ocean Ridge. The current time is 22:04:52.

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.