How far is Allapattah, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Allapattah, FL to Tampa, FL is about 278.6 miles (448.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.7 miles (324.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 26m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allapattah and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allapattah and Tampa.
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Start on Northwest 17th Avenue
135 m · 11 sec · Northwest 17th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 41st Street
2682 ft · 1 min · Northwest 41st Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 22nd Avenue
18 m · 1 sec · Northwest 22nd Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 112 Toll West
1092 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airport Expressway
1 mi · 1 min · Airport Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Okeechobee Road
3212 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
4.8 mi · 10 min · Okeechobee Road
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 826 North, SR 826 South: Miami International Airport
131 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 826 North: Palmetto Expressway
1322 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Palmetto Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Naples
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right
15.8 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples
237.7 mi · 4 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 618 Toll West, Selmon Expressway West: Tampa, Port of Tampa
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East
1212 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto East Kennedy Boulevard
1885 ft · 1 min · East Kennedy Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allapattah and Tampa.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Alligator Alley
Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples
238 mi · 04h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Allapattah and Sunny near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allapattah to Tampa?
The road trip is about 278.6 miles (448.4 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?
Three Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.7 miles from Allapattah and 140.9 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.7 miles (324.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.9 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 8:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.77 one way or $81.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allapattah and Sunny near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Three Oaks
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 Three Oaks.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allapattah and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 201.68 mi (324.58 km).
#1 Allapattah
Allapattah is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 25.8145400, -80.2239400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tampa
The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.
| Population | 407,599 |
| Coordinates | 27.9475200, -82.4584300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 448 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
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 | $40.77 | $81.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $45.18 | $90.36 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $48.13 | $96.26 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $42.76 | $85.52 |
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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