How far is Tallahassee, FL from Ormond Beach, FL?

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Ormond Beach, FL is about 246.4 miles (396.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 209 miles (336.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 17m 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
246.37 mi
04h 38m
Flight
208.98 mi
336.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.98 mi
Kilometers
336.32 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.37 mi
Kilometers
396.5 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ormond Beach
Sun, May 31, 3:56 PM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Sun, May 31, 8:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-05-31T11:17
Arrive Ormond Beach
Sun, May 31, 3:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 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
7:42 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
Glen Saint Mary
FL

Town of the United States

From Tallahassee
123.2 mi
02h 19m
To Ormond Beach
123.2 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Ormond Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Ormond 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

    147.1 mi · 2 hr 38 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295: Daytona Beach, Savannah

    2215 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    2516 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto West Beltway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · West Beltway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on West Beltway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · West Beltway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach

    1.6 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    62.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Ormond Beach, Bunnell

    1051 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto US Highway 1

    5.2 mi · 8 min · US Highway 1

  16. 16

    Continue on North Yonge Street

    2871 ft · 1 min · North Yonge Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Granada Boulevard

    1245 ft · 49 sec · West Granada Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Ridgewood Avenue

    80 m · 11 sec · North Ridgewood Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto New Britain Avenue

    968 ft · 44 sec · New Britain Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right

    59 m · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Ormond Beach.

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
148 mi · 60%
I 95 South
63.8 mi · 26%
West Beltway
19.6 mi · 8%
Mahan Drive
6.53 mi · 3%
US Highway 1
5.2 mi · 2%
I 295
0.9 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.4 mi
209 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glen Saint Mary
02h 19m from Tallahassee
Leave By
7:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tallahassee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ormond Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Ormond Beach?

The road trip is about 246.4 miles (396.5 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?

Glen Saint Mary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.2 miles from Tallahassee and 123.2 miles from Ormond Beach.

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

The direct path is about 209 miles (336.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 7:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.05 one way or $72.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.2 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 Ormond Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Glen Saint Mary

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Glen Saint Mary, 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 Glen Saint Mary.

RAIL

Jacksonville

43 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane
BUS

Waldo, Florida

54 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

71 mi away
201 East University Ave.
RAIL

Palatka

86 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Ormond Beach. Straight-line distance: 208.98 mi (336.32 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

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

#2 Ormond Beach

A city in Volusia County, Florida.

Population44,043
Coordinates29.2858100, -81.0558900
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: Ormond Beach (-81.05589, 29.28581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 397 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.69 gal
32.91 L · about $36.05
Round trip
$72.09
17.38 gal · 65.82 L
Estimated CO2
77.2 kg one way
Round trip: 154.5 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $36.05 $72.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.94 $79.88
Premium $4.90 $42.55 $85.09
Diesel $4.35 $37.80 $75.60

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Tallahassee and Ormond Beach. The current time is 11:17:28.

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.