How far is Jupiter, FL from Tampa, FL?

The driving distance from Jupiter, FL to Tampa, FL is about 190.6 miles (306.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161 miles (259.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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
190.62 mi
03h 09m
Flight
160.99 mi
259.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.99 mi
Kilometers
259.09 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.62 mi
Kilometers
306.78 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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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 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tampa
Tue, May 12, 7:37 PM EDT
Return by in Jupiter
Tue, May 12, 10:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jupiter
2026-05-12T16:28
Arrive Tampa
Tue, May 12, 7:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jupiter
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
Fellsmere
FL

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

From Jupiter
91.9 mi
01h 34m
To Tampa
98.7 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Indiantown Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · West Indiantown Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    591 ft · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    147 m · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    2591 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    76.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Florida's Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

    1.1 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    75 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    60.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit left toward Flamingo Drive

    2543 ft · 54 sec · Flamingo Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    25.8 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Adamo Drive

    1875 ft · 36 sec · Adamo Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on East Adamo Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Adamo Drive

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left toward FL 618 Toll West

    1502 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  17. 17

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

    1212 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto East Kennedy Boulevard

    1885 ft · 1 min · East Kennedy Boulevard

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jupiter 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
76.7 mi · 40%
US 441
61.5 mi · 32%
Main Street
6.19 mi · 3%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
5.24 mi · 3%
West Indiantown Road
4.14 mi · 2%
East Adamo Drive
2.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

76.7 mi · 01h 22m

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
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
161 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fellsmere
01h 34m from Jupiter
Leave By
10:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jupiter and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tampa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 190.6 miles (306.8 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.9 miles from Jupiter and 98.7 miles from Tampa.

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

The direct path is about 161 miles (259.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 10:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.92 one way or $55.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jupiter and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tampa.

Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

62 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

87 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Kissimmee

98 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

114 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jupiter and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 160.99 mi (259.09 km).

Jupiter

#1 Jupiter

Town located in Palm Beach County, Florida

Population65,834
Coordinates26.9342200, -80.0942100
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: West Indiantown Road (-80.094211, 26.934255)
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.73 gal
25.46 L · about $27.92
Round trip
$55.83
13.46 gal · 50.92 L
Estimated CO2
59.8 kg one way
Round trip: 119.6 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $27.92 $55.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $30.93 $61.86
Premium $4.90 $32.95 $65.90
Diesel $4.35 $29.28 $58.55

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Jupiter and Tampa. The current time is 16:28:39.

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.