How far is Tallahassee, FL from Pompano Beach Highlands, FL?

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Pompano Beach Highlands, FL is about 444.7 miles (715.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 383.1 miles (616.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 27m 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
444.63 mi
08h 13m
Flight
383.11 mi
616.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
383.11 mi
Kilometers
616.55 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
444.63 mi
Kilometers
715.57 km
Drive Time
08h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pompano Beach Highlands
Sun, Apr 19, 1:52 PM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Sun, Apr 19, 10:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-04-19T05:39
Arrive Pompano Beach Highlands
Sun, Apr 19, 1:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:14 PM to 3:44 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
7:32 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
Yalaha
FL

Census-designated place in Lake County, Florida

From Tallahassee
222.5 mi
04h 06m
To Pompano Beach Highlands
222.1 mi
04h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Pompano Beach Highlands.

  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

    37.5 mi · 43 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 869: Southwest 10th Street, Sawgrass Expressway, Naples

    1436 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 869: Southwest 10th Street, Sawgrass Expressway, Deerfield Beach

    41 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Southwest 10th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest 10th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Dixie Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Dixie Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Northeast 48th Street

    1494 ft · 43 sec · Northeast 48th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Northeast 14th Avenue

    1647 ft · 1 min · Northeast 14th Avenue

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast 13th Avenue

    757 ft · 35 sec · Northeast 13th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Northeast 42nd Court

    585 ft · 31 sec · Northeast 42nd Court

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Northeast 12th Avenue

    93 m · 13 sec · Northeast 12th Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 12th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 South
108 mi · 24%
Florida's Turnpike
96 mi · 22%
Florida's Turnpike South
96 mi · 22%
I 10 East
87.6 mi · 20%
I 95 South
45.8 mi · 10%
Mahan Drive
6.53 mi · 1%
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
08h 13m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.6 mi
383.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yalaha
04h 06m from Tallahassee
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Partly Sunny near Pompano Beach Highlands.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Pompano Beach Highlands?

The road trip is about 444.7 miles (715.6 km) and usually takes 08h 13m 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?

Yalaha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 222.5 miles from Tallahassee and 222.1 miles from Pompano Beach Highlands.

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

The direct path is about 383.1 miles (616.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.6 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 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 $65.08 one way or $130.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 139.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tallahassee and Partly Sunny near Pompano Beach Highlands.

Stop Ideas Near Yalaha

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 Yalaha and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Tavares - City Hall
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

City of Tavares - City Hall

Tavares , FL
115E W Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Minneola City Hall
Meeting point 8.8 mi away

Minneola City Hall

Minneola , FL
800 US-27, Minneola, FL 34715
Rating 4.4/5 28 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.7 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 Yalaha.

BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

26 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

27 mi away
601 North Main Street
RAIL

Winter Park

47 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

48 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Pompano Beach Highlands. Straight-line distance: 383.11 mi (616.55 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

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

#2 Pompano Beach Highlands

Census designated place

Population7,192
Coordinates26.2828600, -80.1069900
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: Pompano Beach Highlands (-80.10699, 26.28286)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 716 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.69 gal
59.39 L · about $65.08
Round trip
$130.16
31.38 gal · 118.78 L
Estimated CO2
139.4 kg one way
Round trip: 278.9 kg / 615 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $65.08 $130.16
Mid-grade $4.60 $72.11 $144.22
Premium $4.90 $76.82 $153.64
Diesel $4.35 $68.25 $136.50

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 Pompano Beach Highlands. The current time is 05:39:10.

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.