How far is Ponce Inlet, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Ponce Inlet, FL to Tampa, FL is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.8 miles (196 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ponce Inlet and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ponce Inlet and Tampa.
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Start on Montrose Avenue
85 m · 16 sec · Montrose Avenue
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Turn right onto Oceanview Avenue
607 ft · 34 sec · Oceanview Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Atlantic Avenue
4.3 mi · 10 min · South Atlantic Avenue
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Turn left onto Dunlawton Boulevard
828 ft · 22 sec · Dunlawton Boulevard
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Continue on Dunlawton Avenue
4.7 mi · 8 min · Dunlawton Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Jacksonville
2446 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Orlando, Daytona Beach
1560 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 4, US 92: Orlando, Daytona Beach
1492 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 4 West: Orlando
1193 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
2456 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
36.6 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight right
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
1699 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
2550 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
1328 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
81.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight left toward FL 618 Toll: Port of Tampa, West Selmon Expressway Toll
1.1 km · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown, West Selmonm Expressway Toll
1161 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown, West Selmon Expressway Toll
2296 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 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 Ponce Inlet 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.
I 4 West
Merge slight left
81.3 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ponce Inlet and Mostly Cloudy 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 Ponce Inlet to Tampa?
The road trip is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km) and usually takes 02h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Doctor Phillips is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Ponce Inlet and 73.9 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.8 miles (196 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.61 one way or $43.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ponce Inlet and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Doctor Phillips
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
City of Orlando
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Doctor Phillips.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Kissimmee
Winter Park
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ponce Inlet and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 121.78 mi (195.99 km).
#1 Ponce Inlet
Town in Volusia County, Florida, United States
| Population | 3,335 |
| Coordinates | 29.0963700, -80.9370000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $21.61 | $43.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.95 | $47.89 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $25.51 | $51.02 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $22.66 | $45.33 |
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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