How far is Laguna Beach, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Laguna Beach, FL to Tampa, FL is about 351 miles (564.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 262.4 miles (422.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 18m.
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.
County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laguna Beach and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna Beach and Tampa.
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Start on the route
43 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto West Toledo Place
1989 ft · 57 sec · West Toledo Place
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Turn right onto Panama City Beach Parkway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Panama City Beach Parkway
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Turn left onto North Arnold Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · North Arnold Road
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Continue on Bay
1.6 km · 2 min · Bay
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Turn right onto Connector Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Connector Road
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Turn right onto Don Johnson Memorial Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Don Johnson Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Don Johnson Memorial Highway
37 m · 5 sec · Don Johnson Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Don Johnson Memorial Highway
8.1 mi · 10 min · Don Johnson Memorial Highway
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Turn left
8 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
44.1 mi · 59 min
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Turn left
18.1 mi · 24 min
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Turn right onto Selman Street
3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street
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Continue on Greensboro Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Greensboro Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
2453 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
121.5 mi · 2 hr 10 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 Laguna Beach and Tampa.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I-75 South
Merge slight left
161 mi · 02h 52m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Laguna Beach and Partly Cloudy near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laguna Beach to Tampa?
The road trip is about 351 miles (564.8 km) and usually takes 06h 18m 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?
Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.9 miles from Laguna Beach and 154.2 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 262.4 miles (422.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.6 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 7:30 AM CST. 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 $47.46 one way or $94.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Laguna Beach and Tampa, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laguna Beach and Partly Cloudy near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Live Oak
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Live Oak.
Gainesville, Florida
Waldo, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laguna Beach and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 262.39 mi (422.28 km).
#1 Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.2396500, -85.9241000 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 565 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 22m |
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 | $3.83 | $47.46 | $94.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $53.48 | $106.96 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $57.73 | $115.46 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $73.55 | $147.10 |
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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