How far is Fort Walton Beach, FL from Tampa, FL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Fort Walton Beach and Tampa is 303.48 miles (488.41 km).
Flight distance from Fort Walton Beach, FL to Tampa, FL is 303.48 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 52 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 47 minutes to travel from Fort Walton Beach to Tampa with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Fort Walton Beach, Florida to Tampa, Florida is: 438.48 miles (705.66 km) by car.
Driving from Fort Walton Beach to Tampa will take approximately 06 hours 37 minutes.
#1 Fort Walton Beach
City in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States
| Population | 22396 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°25'14"N 86°37'1"W |
| Latitude | 30.4205900 |
| Longitude | -86.6170700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tampa
The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area. It is located on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Tampa is known for its beaches, its Busch Gardens amusement park, and its many attractions, such as the Florida Aquarium and the Museum of Science and Industry.
| Population | 407599 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 27°56'51"N 82°27'30"W |
| Latitude | 27.9475200 |
| Longitude | -82.4584300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Tampa: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429,27.947518)
Estimated Travel Time Between Fort Walton Beach and Tampa
The distance between Fort Walton Beach and Tampa is 706 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 50 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fort Walton Beach, FL and Tampa, FL. The current time in Fort Walton Beach is 06:05:35, although it is 07:05:35 in Tampa.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14 hours 36 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10 hours 57 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08 hours 46 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07 hours 18 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06 hours 15 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 50 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 05 hours 28 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 58.57 liters (15.47 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fort Walton Beach and Tampa.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fort Walton Beach to Tampa is $51.43 (diesel $67.31).
Florida gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.74 | $4.07 | $4.35 |
| Total | $51.43 | $57.9 | $62.91 | $67.31 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Florida ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.324 (Diesel $4.350) /gallon. Last changed prices on May 15, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fort Walton Beach and Tampa (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
