How far is Goulding, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Goulding, FL to Tampa, FL is about 443.4 miles (713.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 335 miles (539.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 17m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 08m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goulding and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goulding and Tampa.
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Start on North Guillemard Street
988 ft · 40 sec · North Guillemard Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Texar Drive
723 ft · 26 sec · East Texar Drive
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Turn left onto Marcus Drive
1949 ft · 1 min · Marcus Drive
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Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
859 ft · 20 sec · East Fairfield Drive
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Turn right onto North Davis Highway
597 ft · 12 sec · North Davis Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 110 North
993 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway
1328 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
282.9 mi · 5 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
15.9 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown East-West
2767 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right
77 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown East, Jefferson Street
856 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on North Orange Avenue
1531 ft · 47 sec · North Orange Avenue
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Turn straight onto Pierce Street
1364 ft · 41 sec · Pierce Street
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Turn right onto East Kennedy Boulevard
1336 ft · 46 sec · 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 Goulding and Tampa.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Goulding 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 Goulding to Tampa?
The road trip is about 443.4 miles (713.6 km) and usually takes 07h 08m 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 233.3 miles from Goulding and 210.1 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 335 miles (539.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 108.4 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 $64.92 one way or $129.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 139.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Goulding 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 Goulding and Mostly Sunny near Tampa.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goulding and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 335.06 mi (539.22 km).
#1 Goulding
Census designated place
| Population | 4,102 |
| Coordinates | 30.4429800, -87.2224700 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| 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: 714 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 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 | $4.15 | $64.92 | $129.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $71.93 | $143.85 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $76.62 | $153.24 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $68.08 | $136.16 |
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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