How far is Lynn Haven, FL from Tampa, FL?

The driving distance from Lynn Haven, FL to Tampa, FL is about 372.8 miles (600 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249.5 miles (401.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
372.8 mi
05h 41m
Flight
249.57 mi
401.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.57 mi
Kilometers
401.64 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
372.8 mi
Kilometers
599.96 km
Drive Time
05h 41m

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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 05h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tampa
Fri, May 29, 6:06 PM EDT
Return by in Lynn Haven
Fri, May 29, 10:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynn Haven
2026-05-29T11:24
Arrive Tampa
Fri, May 29, 5:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:42 PM to 2:42 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
5:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lynn Haven
9:00 PM CDT
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
Live Oak
FL

County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States

From Lynn Haven
186.2 mi
02h 50m
To Tampa
186.5 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
86°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lynn Haven and Tampa.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    85 m · 26 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    53 m · 18 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    3080 ft · 1 min · Ohio Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 14th Street

    3 mi · 6 min · East 14th Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    17.8 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    28.4 mi · 39 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    18.1 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Selman Street

    3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Greensboro Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Greensboro Highway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2453 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    121.5 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg

    15.9 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown East-West

    2767 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    77 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Downtown East, Jefferson Street

    856 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on North Orange Avenue

    1531 ft · 47 sec · North Orange Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Pierce Street

    1364 ft · 41 sec · Pierce Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Kennedy Boulevard

    1336 ft · 46 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 South
161 mi · 43%
I 10 East
122 mi · 33%
I 275 South
15.9 mi · 4%
East 14th Street
4.3 mi · 1%
Greensboro Highway
2.23 mi · 1%
Ohio Avenue
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+123.3 mi
249.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Live Oak
02h 50m from Lynn Haven
Leave By
5:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lynn Haven and Slight 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 Lynn Haven to Tampa?

The road trip is about 372.8 miles (600 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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?

Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.2 miles from Lynn Haven and 186.5 miles from Tampa.

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

The direct path is about 249.5 miles (401.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 123.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.59 one way or $109.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lynn Haven and Tampa, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lynn Haven and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tampa.

Stop Ideas Near Live Oak

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

96 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

97 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynn Haven and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 249.57 mi (401.64 km).

Lynn Haven

#1 Lynn Haven

City in Bay County, Florida, United States

Population20,231
Coordinates30.2454800, -85.6482600
Altitude4
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: East 9th Street (-85.648263, 30.245304)
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 600 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.16 gal
49.8 L · about $54.59
Round trip
$109.18
26.32 gal · 99.6 L
Estimated CO2
117 kg one way
Round trip: 233.9 kg / 516 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $54.59 $109.18
Mid-grade $4.60 $60.48 $120.97
Premium $4.90 $64.43 $128.86
Diesel $4.35 $57.25 $114.49

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 29, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lynn Haven, FL and Tampa, FL. The current time in Lynn Haven is 11:24:33, although it is 12:24:33 in Tampa.

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.