Tampa, FL Road Trips

With 23 routes heading out and 60 heading in, Tampa, FL works well as a modest departure point in Florida. Most drives stay under 135 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Tampa, FL spread mainly east and north, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

83

Longest Drive

467.8 mi

Pensacola, FL

Quickest Drive

18m

Brandon, FL

Plan Around Tampa, FL

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Tampa, FL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Pensacola, FL to Tampa, FL 467.8 mi · 8h 27m Destin, FL to Tampa, FL 431.9 mi · 8h 3m Miramar Beach, FL to Tampa, FL 424.4 mi · 7h 51m Crestview, FL to Tampa, FL 420.7 mi · 7h 38m

Continue From Tampa, FL

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Tampa, FL to Bonifay, FL 365 mi · 6h 37m Tampa, FL to Westchester, FL 275.9 mi · 5h Tampa, FL to Hialeah, FL 270 mi · 4h 56m Tampa, FL to Hollywood, FL 264.9 mi · 4h 50m

Trips from Tampa, FL

Tampa, FL to Bonifay, FL

365 mi 6h 37m

Tampa, FL to Westchester, FL

275.9 mi 5h

Tampa, FL to Hialeah, FL

270 mi 4h 56m

Tampa, FL to Hollywood, FL

264.9 mi 4h 50m

Tampa, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL

262.9 mi 4h 51m

Tampa, FL to Atlantic Beach, FL

227.1 mi 4h 23m

Tampa, FL to Live Oak, FL

191.1 mi 3h 35m

Tampa, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL

161.5 mi 3h 17m

Tampa, FL to Gainesville, FL

129.8 mi 2h 28m

Tampa, FL to Cocoa, FL

121.4 mi 2h 17m

Tampa, FL to Mount Dora, FL

104.4 mi 2h 4m

Tampa, FL to Goldenrod, FL

94.2 mi 1h 53m

Tampa, FL to Azalea Park, FL

89.2 mi 1h 44m

Tampa, FL to Arcadia, FL

89.1 mi 1h 52m

Tampa, FL to Astatula, FL

87.6 mi 1h 52m

Tampa, FL to Winter Garden, FL

83.5 mi 1h 38m

Tampa, FL to Davenport, FL

64.2 mi 1h 15m

Tampa, FL to Webster, FL

62.3 mi 1h 15m

Driving from Tampa, FL

The typical drive from Tampa, FL covers about 135 miles and takes around 2h 36m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 365 miles (6h 37m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Tampa, FL include Bonifay, FL (365 mi, 6h 37m), Westchester, FL (275.9 mi, 5h), Hialeah, FL (270 mi, 4h 56m), Hollywood, FL (264.9 mi, 4h 50m), and Fort Lauderdale, FL (262.9 mi, 4h 51m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in FL currently averages around $4.15 per gallon. For the typical 135-mile trip from Tampa, FL, budget about $22 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 23 mapped routes leaving Tampa, FL and 60 routes heading into Tampa, FL, covering 83 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 365 miles.

The longest mapped route from Tampa, FL covers 365 miles and takes approximately 6h 37m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.

The average route from Tampa, FL runs about 135 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 36m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.15/gallon for regular), the average 135-mile trip from Tampa, FL costs roughly $22 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Tampa, FL include Bonifay, FL, Westchester, FL, Hialeah, FL and Hollywood, FL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.