How far is Miami Lakes, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Miami Lakes, FL to Tampa, FL is about 267.6 miles (430.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.3 miles (311.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami Lakes and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami Lakes and Tampa.
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Start on Miami Lakes Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Miami Lakes Drive
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Continue on Northwest 154th Street
716 ft · 23 sec · Northwest 154th Street
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Turn left onto SR 826 South
1670 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway
1602 ft · 25 sec · Palmetto Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Naples
3166 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
16 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples
237.7 mi · 4 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 618 Toll West, Selmon Expressway West: Tampa, Port of Tampa
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East
1212 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto East Kennedy Boulevard
1885 ft · 1 min · 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 Miami Lakes and Tampa.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Alligator Alley
Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples
238 mi · 04h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Miami Lakes and Partly Sunny near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami Lakes to Tampa?
The road trip is about 267.6 miles (430.6 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?
Gateway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.6 miles from Miami Lakes and 133.9 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.3 miles (311.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.16 one way or $78.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Miami Lakes and Partly Sunny near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Gateway
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 Gateway.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami Lakes and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 193.33 mi (311.14 km).
#1 Miami Lakes
Town of the United States
| Population | 31,567 |
| Coordinates | 25.9087100, -80.3086600 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 431 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $39.16 | $78.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $43.39 | $86.77 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $46.22 | $92.44 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $41.06 | $82.13 |
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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