How far is Miami Shores, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Miami Shores, FL to Tampa, FL is about 273.9 miles (440.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.6 miles (322.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami Shores and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami Shores and Tampa.
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Start on the route
43 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast 96th Street
65 m · 10 sec · Northeast 96th Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Avenue
2234 ft · 54 sec · Northeast 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast 103rd Street
1342 ft · 36 sec · Northeast 103rd Street
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Continue on Northwest 103rd Street
1 km · 1 min · Northwest 103rd Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale
1630 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
2242 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
10.5 mi · 12 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 595, SR 84, US 441
2526 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 West, I 595 West
3027 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 595 West
728 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Merge slight left
236 mi · 4 hr 14 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 Shores and Tampa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Port Everglades Expressway
Merge slight left
236 mi · 04h 14m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Miami Shores and Mostly Sunny 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 Miami Shores to Tampa?
The road trip is about 273.9 miles (440.8 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?
Three Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.9 miles from Miami Shores and 137 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.6 miles (322.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.3 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 9:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.11 one way or $80.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Miami Shores and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Three Oaks
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 Three Oaks.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami Shores and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 200.55 mi (322.76 km).
#1 Miami Shores
Village in Florida
| Population | 10,228 |
| Coordinates | 25.8631500, -80.1928300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 441 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
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 | $40.11 | $80.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $44.44 | $88.89 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $47.34 | $94.69 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $42.06 | $84.13 |
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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