How far is Bay Harbor Islands, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Bay Harbor Islands, FL to Tampa, FL is about 276 miles (444.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202 miles (325.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.
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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 Bay Harbor Islands and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bay Harbor Islands and Tampa.
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Start on Bay Harbor Terrace
89 m · 17 sec · Bay Harbor Terrace
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Turn right onto 96th Street
2609 ft · 1 min · 96th Street
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Continue on Broad Causeway
1.3 km · 2 min · Broad Causeway
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Continue on Northeast 123rd Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Northeast 123rd Street
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Continue on North Miami Boulevard
710 ft · 21 sec · North Miami Boulevard
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Continue on Northeast 125th Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast 125th Street
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Continue on Northwest 125th Street
3246 ft · 1 min · Northwest 125th Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 6th Avenue
66 m · 6 sec · Northwest 6th Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale
1074 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
2242 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
10.5 mi · 12 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 595, SR 84, US 441
2526 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 West, I 595 West
3027 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 595 West
728 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Merge slight left
236 mi · 4 hr 14 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 Bay Harbor Islands and Tampa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Port Everglades Expressway
Merge slight left
236 mi · 04h 14m
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 Bay Harbor Islands and Partly Sunny near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bay Harbor Islands to Tampa?
The road trip is about 276 miles (444.1 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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 137.9 miles from Bay Harbor Islands and 138 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202 miles (325.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 74 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 8:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.40 one way or $80.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bay Harbor Islands and Partly 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 Bay Harbor Islands and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 202.01 mi (325.11 km).
#1 Bay Harbor Islands
Town of the United States
| Population | 5,714 |
| Coordinates | 25.8875900, -80.1311600 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 444 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
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 | $40.40 | $80.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $44.77 | $89.53 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $47.69 | $95.37 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $42.37 | $84.74 |
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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