How far is Fellsmere, FL from Tampa, FL?

The driving distance from Fellsmere, FL to Tampa, FL is about 135.4 miles (217.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.1 miles (183.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
135.38 mi
02h 23m
Flight
114.11 mi
183.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.11 mi
Kilometers
183.65 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.38 mi
Kilometers
217.88 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tampa
Sat, Apr 18, 7:07 AM EDT
Return by in Fellsmere
Sat, Apr 18, 9:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fellsmere
2026-04-18T04:43
Arrive Tampa
Sat, Apr 18, 7:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fellsmere
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Babson Park
FL

Census designated place in Florida, USA

From Fellsmere
64.3 mi
01h 11m
To Tampa
71 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    10.1 mi · 15 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right

    13.5 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit left toward Flamingo Drive

    2543 ft · 54 sec · Flamingo Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    25.8 mi · 34 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Adamo Drive

    1875 ft · 36 sec · Adamo Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on East Adamo Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Adamo Drive

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward FL 618 Toll West

    1502 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  13. 13

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

    1212 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Kennedy Boulevard

    1885 ft · 1 min · East Kennedy Boulevard

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Avenue
74.2 mi · 55%
Main Street
6.19 mi · 5%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
5.24 mi · 4%
East Adamo Drive
2.1 mi · 2%
Flamingo Drive
0.48 mi
East Kennedy Boulevard
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Avenue

Continue straight

64.1 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
114.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Babson Park
01h 11m from Fellsmere
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fellsmere and Sunny near Tampa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.4 miles (217.9 km) and usually takes 02h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Babson Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.3 miles from Fellsmere and 71 miles from Tampa.

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

The direct path is about 114.1 miles (183.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.83 one way or $39.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fellsmere and Sunny near Tampa.

Stop Ideas Near Babson Park

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

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

RAIL

Winter Haven

28 mi away
1800 7th St SW
RAIL

Sebring

38 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Lakeland

48 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

48 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fellsmere and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 114.11 mi (183.65 km).

Fellsmere

#1 Fellsmere

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

Population5,752
Coordinates27.7678100, -80.6014400
Altitude7
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: (-80.601473, 27.76781)
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.78 gal
18.08 L · about $19.83
Round trip
$39.65
9.56 gal · 36.16 L
Estimated CO2
42.5 kg one way
Round trip: 85 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $19.83 $39.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.97 $43.94
Premium $4.90 $23.40 $46.81
Diesel $4.35 $20.79 $41.59

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fellsmere and Tampa. The current time is 04:43:48.

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.