How far is Aberdeen, FL from Tampa, FL?

The driving distance from Aberdeen, FL to Tampa, FL is about 219 miles (352.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.6 miles (276.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
219.01 mi
03h 37m
Flight
171.59 mi
276.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.59 mi
Kilometers
276.14 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.01 mi
Kilometers
352.47 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tampa
Wed, Apr 15, 7:49 AM EDT
Return by in Aberdeen
Wed, Apr 15, 11:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aberdeen
2026-04-15T04:11
Arrive Tampa
Wed, Apr 15, 7:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aberdeen
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Fellsmere
FL

City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America

From Aberdeen
104.5 mi
01h 49m
To Tampa
114.5 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aberdeen and Tampa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen and Tampa.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    100 m · 28 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    92 m · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jog Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Jog Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lake Worth Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lake Worth Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando

    2491 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    99.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

    1.1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    75 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    60.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit left toward Flamingo Drive

    2543 ft · 54 sec · Flamingo Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    25.8 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Adamo Drive

    1875 ft · 36 sec · Adamo Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on East Adamo Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Adamo Drive

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left toward FL 618 Toll West

    1502 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East

    1212 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto East Kennedy Boulevard

    1885 ft · 1 min · East Kennedy Boulevard

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aberdeen and Tampa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
99.5 mi · 45%
US 441
61.5 mi · 28%
Main Street
6.19 mi · 3%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
5.24 mi · 2%
Jog Road
4.71 mi · 2%
East Adamo Drive
2.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

99.5 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.4 mi
171.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fellsmere
01h 49m from Aberdeen
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Aberdeen and Sunny near Tampa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aberdeen to Tampa?

The road trip is about 219 miles (352.5 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.5 miles from Aberdeen and 114.5 miles from Tampa.

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

The direct path is about 171.6 miles (276.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.06 one way or $64.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aberdeen and Sunny near Tampa.

Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

62 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

87 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Kissimmee

98 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

114 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aberdeen and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 171.59 mi (276.14 km).

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#1 Aberdeen

Aberdeen is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates26.5506300, -80.1486600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Tampa

#2 Tampa

The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.

Population407,599
Coordinates27.9475200, -82.4584300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.149067, 26.550685)
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 352 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.73 gal
29.26 L · about $32.06
Round trip
$64.13
15.46 gal · 58.52 L
Estimated CO2
68.7 kg one way
Round trip: 137.4 kg / 303 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $32.06 $64.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $35.53 $71.05
Premium $4.90 $37.85 $75.69
Diesel $4.35 $33.63 $67.25

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Aberdeen and Tampa. The current time is 04:11:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.