How far is Tallahassee, FL from Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL is about 244.1 miles (392.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206.7 miles (332.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Ormond-by-the-Sea.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Ormond-by-the-Sea.
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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
57.9 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Old Dixie Highway
1356 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Tomoka State Park, Old Dixie Highway
33 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto South Old Dixie Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Old Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto Walter Boardman Lane
1.2 mi · 2 min · Walter Boardman Lane
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Turn right onto High Bridge Road
2 mi · 4 min · High Bridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ocean Shore Boulevard
4.5 mi · 7 min · Ocean Shore Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ocean Shore Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Ormond-by-the-Sea.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Ormond-by-the-Sea?
The road trip is about 244.1 miles (392.9 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 122 miles from Tallahassee and 122.2 miles from Ormond-by-the-Sea.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206.7 miles (332.7 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 7:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.71 one way or $71.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Glen Saint Mary
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 Glen Saint Mary.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Ormond-by-the-Sea. Straight-line distance: 206.71 mi (332.67 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ormond-by-the-Sea
Census-designated place in Volusia County, Florida
| Population | 7,406 |
| Coordinates | 29.3491400, -81.0664500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ormond-by-the-Sea (-81.06645, 29.34914)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 393 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
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 | $35.71 | $71.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $39.57 | $79.14 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $42.15 | $84.31 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $37.45 | $74.91 |
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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