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

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Riviera Beach, FL is about 410.3 miles (660.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 360 miles (579.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
410.28 mi
07h 33m
Flight
360.02 mi
579.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
360.02 mi
Kilometers
579.39 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
410.28 mi
Kilometers
660.28 km
Drive Time
07h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riviera Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 5:38 AM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Sun, Apr 19, 1:11 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 Riviera Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 5:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:34 PM to 3:04 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
8:52 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
Wildwood
FL

Human settlement in Sumter County, Florida, United States of America

From Tallahassee
205.3 mi
03h 46m
To Riviera Beach
205 mi
03h 46m

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
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Riviera 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

    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

    10.2 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 708: Blue Heron Boulevard

    1778 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Blue Heron Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Blue Heron Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto President Barack Obama Highway

    1 km · 1 min · President Barack Obama Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 13th Street

    157 m · 20 sec · West 13th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Avenue H

    633 ft · 30 sec · Avenue H

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 15th Street

    1160 ft · 51 sec · West 15th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 15th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 South
108 mi · 26%
Florida's Turnpike
96 mi · 23%
Florida's Turnpike South
96 mi · 23%
I 10 East
87.6 mi · 21%
I 95 South
11.1 mi · 3%
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 33m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.3 mi
360 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wildwood
03h 46m from Tallahassee
Leave By
8:52 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Sunny near Riviera Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 410.3 miles (660.3 km) and usually takes 07h 33m 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?

Wildwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 205.3 miles from Tallahassee and 205 miles from Riviera Beach.

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

The direct path is about 360 miles (579.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.3 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 $60.06 one way or $120.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tallahassee and Sunny near Riviera Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Wildwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wildwood, 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 Wildwood.

OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

601 North Main Street
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

13 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
BUS

Ocala, Florida

38 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

57 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Riviera Beach. Straight-line distance: 360.02 mi (579.39 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

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

#2 Riviera Beach

City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Population35,658
Coordinates26.7753400, -80.0581000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: Riviera Beach (-80.0581, 26.77534)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 660 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.48 gal
54.8 L · about $60.06
Round trip
$120.13
28.96 gal · 109.6 L
Estimated CO2
128.7 kg one way
Round trip: 257.4 kg / 567 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $60.06 $120.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $66.55 $133.10
Premium $4.90 $70.89 $141.79
Diesel $4.35 $62.99 $125.98

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 Riviera Beach. The current time is 22:04:37.

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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.