How far is Coconut Grove, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Coconut Grove, FL to Tampa, FL is about 283 miles (455.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 205.5 miles (330.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coconut Grove and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coconut Grove and Tampa.
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Start on Hardie Avenue
1350 ft · 1 min · Hardie Avenue
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Continue on Hardee Road
759 ft · 23 sec · Hardee Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hardee Road
12 m · 1 sec · Hardee Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hardee Road
931 ft · 28 sec · Hardee Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hardee Road
16 m · 2 sec · Hardee Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hardee Road
153 m · 15 sec · Hardee Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hardee Road
20 m · 2 sec · Hardee Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hardee Road
1711 ft · 50 sec · Hardee Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hardee Road
16 m · 1 sec · Hardee Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hardee Road
1634 ft · 48 sec · Hardee Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Caballero Boulevard
6 m · 1 sec · Caballero Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Caballero Boulevard
92 m · 11 sec · Caballero Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Dixie Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · South Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto Southwest 72nd Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Southwest 72nd Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 826 North
1405 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway
5 mi · 7 min · Palmetto Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Lanes
10.9 mi · 12 min · Express Lanes
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Gardens Drive
1120 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight right
13.6 mi · 15 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 Coconut Grove 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Coconut Grove and Sunny near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coconut Grove to Tampa?
The road trip is about 283 miles (455.5 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?
Estero is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.3 miles from Coconut Grove and 141.7 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 205.5 miles (330.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.11 one way or $76.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Coconut Grove and Sunny near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Estero
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 Estero.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coconut Grove and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 205.58 mi (330.85 km).
#1 Coconut Grove
Coconut Grove is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 25.7126000, -80.2569900 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 455 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 31m |
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 | $3.82 | $38.11 | $76.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.30 | $42.97 | $85.93 |
| Premium | $4.64 | $46.39 | $92.79 |
| Diesel | $5.91 | $59.05 | $118.10 |
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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