How far is Tallahassee, FL from Port Orange, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Port Orange, FL is about 261.2 miles (420.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216.5 miles (348.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Port Orange.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Port Orange.
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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
80.2 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 421: Port Orange
2466 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Taylor Road
1124 ft · 27 sec · Taylor Road
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Continue on Dunlawton Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Dunlawton Avenue
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Turn right onto Powers Avenue
68 m · 12 sec · Powers Avenue
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Turn right onto Locust Street
545 ft · 24 sec · Locust Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Locust Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Port Orange.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tallahassee and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Orange.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Port Orange?
The road trip is about 261.2 miles (420.3 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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 130.6 miles from Tallahassee and 130.6 miles from Port Orange.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216.5 miles (348.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 7:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.20 one way or $76.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tallahassee and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Orange.
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 Port Orange. Straight-line distance: 216.49 mi (348.4 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Port Orange
The most populous city in Volusia County, Florida.
| Population | 65,425 |
| Coordinates | 29.1383200, -80.9956100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Orange (-80.99561, 29.13832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 420 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
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 | $38.20 | $76.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $42.33 | $84.66 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $45.09 | $90.18 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $40.06 | $80.13 |
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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