Deerfield Beach to Tallahassee is 442.7 miles and takes about 8h 8m via Florida's Turnpike, I-75, and I-10, with a fuel budget near $70 and an overnight recommendation. This route primarily stays within Florida, taking you across the state's interior. It's a highway-focused drive, so expect efficient travel for the most part. Given the 8-hour duration, splitting this journey over two days is a practical approach, allowing for a more relaxed pace. Consider this trip if you're looking for a straightforward way to cover significant distance within the state.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
221.4 miles from Deerfield Beach, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 3m into the drive
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Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway, with 97% of the route utilizing major interstates and turnpikes. You'll experience a consistent pace for the majority of the journey, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 192.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike. Expect a steady flow of traffic and efficient travel conditions typical of a highway-focused profile. The road maintains its character for much of the trip, making it predictable for planning your driving segments.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 192.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 45.8 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 442.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 45.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 239.3 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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45.8 mi into trip|~53m in
Take the exit toward FL 706 West: Okeechobee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 87B
Toward FL 706 West: Okeechobee
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46.8 mi into trip|~56m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
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239.3 mi into trip|~4h 23m in|Florida's Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike toward I 75 North: Ocala
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 75 North: Ocala
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346.4 mi into trip|~6h 17m in
Take the exit toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 435
Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
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346.6 mi into trip|~6h 18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Deerfield Beach, FL and Tallahassee, FL, road signs point toward Orlando and Florida's Turnpike North.
Orlando
46.8 mi in|~56m
Florida's Turnpike North
46.8 mi in|~56m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
192.2 mi
3h 26m
I 75
106.9 mi
1h 54m
I 10
87.7 mi
1h 34m
I 95
44.4 mi
50m
Mahan Drive
6.7 mi
11m
West Hillsboro Boulevard
0.7 mi
1m
East Tennessee Street
0.6 mi
1m
Indiantown Road
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 192.2 mi, about 3h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deerfield Beach, FL and Tallahassee, FL.
1
Start on Southeast 2nd Avenue
14 ft·7 sec·Southeast 2nd Avenue
2
Turn left onto SR 810
0.1 mi·15 sec·East Hillsboro Boulevard
3
Continue on SR 810
0.7 mi·1 min·West Hillsboro Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·51 sec
Toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
5
Merge onto I 95
44 mi·50 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 87BToward FL 706 West: OkeechobeeUse the right lane.
7
Turn straight onto FL 706
0.5 mi·54 sec·Indiantown Road
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·14 sec
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on this road
482 ft·11 sec·this road
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike NorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
192 mi·3 hr 25 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike
0.2 mi·15 sec·Florida's Turnpike
Toward I 75 North: OcalaUse the straight lane.
13
Merge onto I 75
107 mi·1 hr 54 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·15 sec
Exit 435Toward I 10: Jacksonville, TallahasseeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·30 sec
Toward I 10 West: TallahasseeUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 10
88 mi·1 hr 34 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn left onto US 90
6.7 mi·11 min·Mahan Drive
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on US 90
0.6 mi·1 min·East Tennessee Street
19
Turn left onto CR 1555
0.5 mi·1 min·North Franklin Boulevard
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
0.2 mi·40 sec·East Pensacola Street
21
Turn left onto CR 1559
210 ft·9 sec·South Calhoun Street
22
Turn right onto US 27
339 ft·12 sec·Apalachee Parkway
23
Turn right onto US 27; FL 61
31 ft·1 sec·South Monroe Street
24
Arrive at destination
US 27; FL 61
Trip Plan
With an estimated drive time of over 8 hours, planning for two days is highly recommended. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and cover a good portion of the distance on your first day. The longest stretch without a major break is nearly 200 miles, so be sure to plan your fuel stops accordingly, especially as highway services can be spread out. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the 192-mile mark on Florida's Turnpike, as this is your longest uninterrupted segment before potential service areas.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 221.4 miles from Deerfield Beach, FL, or about 4h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 192.2 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 97 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 221.4 miles or 4h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 221.4 miles or 4h 3m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tallahassee, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Deerfield Beach, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Deerfield Beach, FL
Aim for roughly 221 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Tallahassee, FL
Aim for roughly 221 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 97 miles from Deerfield Beach, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 192.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 221.4 mi from Deerfield Beach, FL
· 4h 3m into the drive
1.8 mi from route
~4 min detour
$1 to $10
mile 442.7
Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 11 am–4 pm
+18505659955
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$70.47 one way
$140.93 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg155 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$76.65
$153.31
premium
$4.72
$82.32
$164.64
diesel
$5.61
$97.74
$195.49
Estimated Tolls: $13.43
Florida's Turnpike
(191.9 mi)$13.43
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$70
Tolls
$13
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$214–$324
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 154.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
12 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
ChargePoint Charging Station
Tallahassee, Florida
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
EVPassport Charging Station
Tallahassee, Florida
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Tallahassee, Florida
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
High Springs, Florida
Blink
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Tallahassee, Florida
Tesla
1 DCFC
Nissan Charging Station
Tallahassee, Florida
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Alachua, Florida
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Tallahassee, Florida
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 5
Other: 3
Blink: 2
Tesla: 2
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
132.8
1
$46.48
$21.25
Efficient EV
110.7
1
$38.74
$17.71
EV Truck/SUV
177.1
2
$61.98
$28.33
Gas CO2
155 kg
EV CO2
52 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Deerfield Beach, FL
Morning
in Deerfield Beach on Saturday
Local time
10:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Tallahassee, FL
Morning
in Tallahassee on Saturday
Local time
10:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
13 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
8h 8m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Deerfield Beach, FL to Tallahassee, FL covers 442.7 miles and takes about 8h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 75, I 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 221 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 221.4 miles from Deerfield Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $70.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 442.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 45.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 239.3 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Deerfield Beach, FL and Tallahassee, FL, road signs point toward Orlando and Florida's Turnpike North.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
