How far is Eastpoint, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Eastpoint, FL to Tampa, FL is about 289.6 miles (466.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
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 05h 12m.
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.
Town in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eastpoint and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eastpoint and Tampa.
-
1
Start on Patton Drive
46 m · 4 sec · Patton Drive
-
2
Turn slight right onto US 98
36.4 mi · 54 min · US 98
-
3
Continue on Sopchoppy Highway
6.6 mi · 10 min · Sopchoppy Highway
-
4
Turn left onto Coastal Highway
54.4 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Coastal Highway
-
5
Turn right onto Byron Butler Parkway
58.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Byron Butler Parkway
-
6
Keep slight right
55.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min
-
7
Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 5th Street
-
8
Continue on Gulf to Lake Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Gulf to Lake Highway
-
9
Take the ramp right toward FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway
2186 ft · 50 sec
-
10
Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway
54.3 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Parkway
-
11
Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway
-
12
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Veterans Expressway
-
13
Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane
5.3 mi · 7 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane
-
14
Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway
-
15
Continue on Memorial Highway
794 ft · 14 sec · Memorial Highway
-
16
Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway
-
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Tampa
1333 ft · 46 sec
-
18
Merge slight left onto I 275: Tampa
4.2 mi · 6 min
-
19
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown East, Downtown West
118 m · 9 sec
-
20
Keep slight right to continue on Downtown West, Ashley Drive, Tampa Street
1315 ft · 30 sec
-
21
Keep slight left to continue on Tampa Street, Seaport Aquarium, Amalie Arena, Harbour Island, Convention Center
692 ft · 18 sec
-
22
Turn slight right onto North Tampa Street
1318 ft · 55 sec · North Tampa Street
-
23
Turn left onto East Twiggs Street
86 m · 12 sec · East Twiggs Street
-
24
Turn right onto North Franklin Street
587 ft · 32 sec · North Franklin Street
-
25
Turn right onto East Kennedy Boulevard
53 m · 5 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
-
26
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eastpoint 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.
Byron Butler Parkway
Turn right onto Byron Butler Parkway
58.3 mi · 01h 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Eastpoint and Mostly Sunny near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eastpoint to Tampa?
The road trip is about 289.6 miles (466.1 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?
Cross City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.3 miles from Eastpoint and 144.3 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 98 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 6:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.39 one way or $84.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Eastpoint and Mostly Sunny near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Cross City
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 Cross City.
Gainesville, Florida
Waldo, Florida
Ocala, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eastpoint and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 191.65 mi (308.43 km).
#1 Eastpoint
Census designated place
| Population | 2,337 |
| Coordinates | 29.7366000, -84.8785200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 466 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $42.39 | $84.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $46.97 | $93.94 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $50.04 | $100.07 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $44.46 | $88.91 |
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 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.