How far is Longwood, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Longwood, FL to Tampa, FL is about 436.3 miles (702.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 303.6 miles (488.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 22m.
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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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Longwood and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Longwood and Tampa.
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Start on the route
35 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Blenheim Road
736 ft · 32 sec · Blenheim Road
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Continue on Shrewsbury Way
155 m · 23 sec · Shrewsbury Way
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Turn right onto Longwood Drive
118 m · 17 sec · Longwood Drive
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Turn right onto Hillcrest Drive
138 m · 21 sec · Hillcrest Drive
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Turn left onto Bayview Drive
1479 ft · 1 min · Bayview Drive
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Turn right onto Sunset Lane
1.4 km · 2 min · Sunset Lane
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Turn left onto Poquito Road North
1.4 km · 2 min · Poquito Road North
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Turn right onto Lewis Turner Boulevard
3248 ft · 55 sec · Lewis Turner Boulevard
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Turn sharp left onto Eglin Parkway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Eglin Parkway
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Continue on Eglin Parkway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Eglin Parkway
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Continue on Government Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Government Avenue
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Turn left onto West John Sims Parkway
1.4 mi · 3 min · West John Sims Parkway
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Turn left onto North Partin Drive
17.4 mi · 23 min · North Partin Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
2289 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
226.1 mi · 4 hr 2 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 Longwood 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
226 mi · 04h 02m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Longwood and Partly Sunny then Isolated 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 Longwood to Tampa?
The road trip is about 436.3 miles (702.2 km) and usually takes 06h 22m 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?
Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 216.4 miles from Longwood and 220 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 303.6 miles (488.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 132.7 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 $63.88 one way or $127.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Longwood and Tampa, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Longwood and Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Tampa.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Longwood and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 303.6 mi (488.6 km).
#1 Longwood
City in Seminole County, Florida, United States
| Population | 16,876 |
| Coordinates | 30.4607500, -86.5885600 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 702 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 26m |
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 | $63.88 | $127.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $70.78 | $141.56 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $75.40 | $150.80 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $66.99 | $133.98 |
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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