How far is Ferry Pass, FL from Tampa, FL?

The driving distance from Ferry Pass, FL to Tampa, FL is about 439.2 miles (706.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 336.8 miles (542.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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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.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
439.25 mi
07h 02m
Flight
336.87 mi
542.14 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
336.87 mi
Kilometers
542.14 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
439.25 mi
Kilometers
706.91 km
Drive Time
07h 02m

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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 07h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tampa
Thu, Apr 23, 6:01 AM EDT
Return by in Ferry Pass
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ferry Pass
2026-04-22T21:59
Arrive Tampa
Thu, Apr 23, 5:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:02 PM to 3:32 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ferry Pass
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Greenville
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Ferry Pass
231.3 mi
03h 31m
To Tampa
208 mi
03h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ferry Pass and Tampa.

  1. 1

    Start on East Olive Road

    2537 ft · 59 sec · East Olive Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Davis Highway

    1271 ft · 38 sec · North Davis Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on North Davis Highway

    744 ft · 18 sec · North Davis Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    1174 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Tallahassee

    1630 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    282.8 mi · 5 hr 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg

    15.9 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown East-West

    2767 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    77 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Downtown East, Jefferson Street

    856 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on North Orange Avenue

    1531 ft · 47 sec · North Orange Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Pierce Street

    1364 ft · 41 sec · Pierce Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Kennedy Boulevard

    1336 ft · 46 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
283 mi · 64%
I-75 South
161 mi · 37%
I 275 South
15.9 mi · 4%
North Davis Highway
0.6 mi
Downtown East-West
0.57 mi
East Olive Road
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

283 mi · 05h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+102.4 mi
336.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
03h 31m from Ferry Pass
Leave By
9:56 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ferry Pass 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 Ferry Pass to Tampa?

The road trip is about 439.2 miles (706.9 km) and usually takes 07h 02m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 231.3 miles from Ferry Pass and 208 miles from Tampa.

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

The direct path is about 336.8 miles (542.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 102.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $64.29 one way or $128.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ferry Pass and Tampa, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ferry Pass and Mostly Sunny near Tampa.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ferry Pass and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 336.87 mi (542.14 km).

Ferry Pass

#1 Ferry Pass

CDP in Florida

Population28,921
Coordinates30.5102000, -87.2124700
Altitude34
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: East Olive Road (-87.212472, 30.510115)
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 707 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.5 gal
58.67 L · about $64.29
Round trip
$128.59
31 gal · 117.34 L
Estimated CO2
137.7 kg one way
Round trip: 275.5 kg / 607 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $64.29 $128.59
Mid-grade $4.60 $71.24 $142.48
Premium $4.90 $75.89 $151.78
Diesel $4.35 $67.43 $134.85

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Ferry Pass, FL and Tampa, FL. The current time in Ferry Pass is 21:59:19, although it is 22:59:19 in Tampa.

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.