How far is Homestead, FL from Tampa, FL?

The driving distance from Homestead, FL to Tampa, FL is about 290.4 miles (467.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.4 miles (338.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
290.39 mi
04h 25m
Flight
210.42 mi
338.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.42 mi
Kilometers
338.64 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.39 mi
Kilometers
467.34 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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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 04h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tampa
Tue, May 5, 3:47 AM EDT
Return by in Homestead
Tue, May 5, 8:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Homestead
2026-05-04T23:22
Arrive Tampa
Tue, May 5, 3:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Homestead
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Three Oaks
FL

City in Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America

From Homestead
136.5 mi
02h 12m
To Tampa
153.9 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
84°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 177th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Southwest 177th Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on North Krome Avenue

    1845 ft · 52 sec · North Krome Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Southwest 177th Avenue

    19.1 mi · 31 min · Southwest 177th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southwest 8th Street

    21.6 mi · 30 min · Southwest 8th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Tamiami Trail

    60.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Tamiami Trail

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Collier Boulevard

    7 mi · 11 min · Collier Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa

    2572 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    152.4 mi · 2 hr 44 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 618 Toll West, Selmon Expressway West: Tampa, Port of Tampa

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  11. 11

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

    1212 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto East Kennedy Boulevard

    1885 ft · 1 min · East Kennedy Boulevard

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
153 mi · 53%
Tamiami Trail
60.3 mi · 21%
Southwest 8th Street
21.6 mi · 7%
Southwest 177th Avenue
19.8 mi · 7%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
7.78 mi · 3%
Collier Boulevard
6.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

152 mi · 02h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80 mi
210.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Three Oaks
02h 12m from Homestead
Leave By
8:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Homestead 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 Homestead to Tampa?

The road trip is about 290.4 miles (467.3 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?

Three Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.5 miles from Homestead and 153.9 miles from Tampa.

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

The direct path is about 210.4 miles (338.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 80 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 8:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.52 one way or $85.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Homestead and Mostly Sunny near Tampa.

Stop Ideas Near Three Oaks

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Three Oaks, 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 Three Oaks.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

25 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

66 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Homestead and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 210.42 mi (338.64 km).

Homestead

#1 Homestead

The most populous city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Population69,292
Coordinates25.4687200, -80.4775600
Altitude1
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: South Railroad Avenue (-80.477761, 25.468753)
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 467 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.25 gal
38.79 L · about $42.52
Round trip
$85.03
20.5 gal · 77.58 L
Estimated CO2
91.1 kg one way
Round trip: 182.2 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $42.52 $85.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.11 $94.22
Premium $4.90 $50.18 $100.37
Diesel $4.35 $44.59 $89.18

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Homestead and Tampa. The current time is 23:22:41.

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.