How far is Molino, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Molino, FL to Tampa, FL is about 474.2 miles (763.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 349.7 miles (562.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 29m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 14m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Molino and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Molino and Tampa.
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Start on Brickyard Road
154 m · 27 sec · Brickyard Road
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Turn left onto Molino Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Molino Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Palafox Highway
7 m · 2 sec · Old Palafox Highway
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Turn right onto Molino Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Molino Road
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Turn left
16.1 mi · 24 min
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Take the ramp slight right
775 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right
285.7 mi · 5 hr 7 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 Molino and Tampa.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Molino Road
Merge slight right
286 mi · 05h 07m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Molino and Mostly Sunny near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Molino to Tampa?
The road trip is about 474.2 miles (763.2 km) and usually takes 07h 14m 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?
Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 241.3 miles from Molino and 232.9 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 349.7 miles (562.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 124.5 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 $69.40 one way or $138.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 148.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Molino and Tampa, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Molino and Mostly Sunny near Tampa.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Molino and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 349.71 mi (562.81 km).
#1 Molino
Census-designated place in Escambia County, Florida
| Population | 1,277 |
| Coordinates | 30.7240800, -87.3141400 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 763 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 54m |
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 | $69.40 | $138.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $76.89 | $153.78 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $81.91 | $163.82 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $72.78 | $145.55 |
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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