How far is Tallahassee, FL from South Daytona, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to South Daytona, FL is about 259 miles (416.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 215.2 miles (346.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 47m 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 53m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and South Daytona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and South Daytona.
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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
74.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando, International Airport, International Speedway
1439 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando
156 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 4, FL 400: Orlando, South Daytona
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, FL 400 East: Miami, South Daytona
2149 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 400 East: South Daytona
1393 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Nova Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Nova Road
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Turn left onto Big Tree Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Big Tree Road
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Turn right onto Anastasia Drive
2679 ft · 1 min · Anastasia Drive
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Enter the roundabout toward the route
12 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and South Daytona.
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 leaving Tallahassee and Sunny near South Daytona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to South Daytona?
The road trip is about 259 miles (416.8 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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 129.5 miles from Tallahassee and 129.6 miles from South Daytona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 215.2 miles (346.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 $37.91 one way or $75.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tallahassee and Sunny near South Daytona.
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 South Daytona. Straight-line distance: 215.19 mi (346.32 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Daytona
City in Volusia County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 13,639 |
| Coordinates | 29.1658200, -81.0045000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Daytona (-81.0045, 29.16582)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 417 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
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 | $37.91 | $75.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $42.01 | $84.01 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $44.75 | $89.50 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $39.76 | $79.52 |
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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