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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
273.9 mi
03h 52m
Flight
200.55 mi
322.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.55 mi
Kilometers
322.76 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.9 mi
Kilometers
440.8 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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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 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tampa
Wed, Jun 10, 9:06 PM EDT
Return by in Miami Shores
Thu, Jun 11, 12:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miami Shores
2026-06-10T17:13
Arrive Tampa
Wed, Jun 10, 9:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Miami Shores
9:00 PM EDT
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
Three Oaks
FL

City in Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America

From Miami Shores
136.9 mi
01h 56m
To Tampa
137 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph E
Destination
90°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northeast 96th Street

    65 m · 10 sec · Northeast 96th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Avenue

    2234 ft · 54 sec · Northeast 2nd Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northeast 103rd Street

    1342 ft · 36 sec · Northeast 103rd Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Northwest 103rd Street

    1 km · 1 min · Northwest 103rd Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale

    1630 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    2242 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 595, SR 84, US 441

    2526 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 West, I 595 West

    3027 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 595 West

    728 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    236 mi · 4 hr 14 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 618 Toll West, Selmon Expressway West: Tampa, Port of Tampa

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East

    1212 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto East Kennedy Boulevard

    1885 ft · 1 min · East Kennedy Boulevard

  20. 20

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Port Everglades Expressway
245 mi · 89%
Florida's Turnpike
10.9 mi · 4%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
7.78 mi · 3%
I 95 North
3.38 mi · 1%
FL 618 Toll West
2.43 mi · 1%
SR 826 West
0.8 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.3 mi
200.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Three Oaks
01h 56m from Miami Shores
Leave By
9:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Three Oaks, 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 Three Oaks.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

25 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

66 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miami Shores and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 200.55 mi (322.76 km).

Miami Shores

#1 Miami Shores

Village in Florida

Population10,228
Coordinates25.8631500, -80.1928300
Altitude2
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: (-80.192774, 25.863151)
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 441 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
9.67 gal
36.59 L · about $40.11
Round trip
$80.22
19.34 gal · 73.18 L
Estimated CO2
85.9 kg one way
Round trip: 171.9 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Miami Shores and Tampa. The current time is 17:13:27.

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.