How far is Port Orange, FL from Tampa, FL?

The driving distance from Port Orange, FL to Tampa, FL is about 141.7 miles (228 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121 miles (194.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
141.67 mi
02h 17m
Flight
121.04 mi
194.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.04 mi
Kilometers
194.8 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.67 mi
Kilometers
227.99 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tampa
Wed, May 13, 12:09 AM EDT
Return by in Port Orange
Wed, May 13, 2:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Orange
2026-05-12T21:52
Arrive Tampa
Wed, May 13, 12:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Orange
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Lake Buena Vista
FL

City in Orange County, Florida, United States

From Port Orange
70.8 mi
01h 08m
To Tampa
70.9 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph NNE
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Port Orange and Tampa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Orange and Tampa.

  1. 1

    Start on Locust Street

    545 ft · 29 sec · Locust Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Powers Avenue

    68 m · 10 sec · Powers Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Dunlawton Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Dunlawton Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Jacksonville

    2446 ft · 60 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Orlando, Daytona Beach

    1560 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 4, US 92: Orlando, Daytona Beach

    1492 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 4 West: Orlando

    1193 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2456 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    36.6 mi · 40 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    10.4 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard

    1699 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    2550 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    1328 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    81.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  16. 16

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

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown, West Selmonm Expressway Toll

    1161 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Downtown, West Selmon Expressway Toll

    2296 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  20. 20

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

    1212 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto East Kennedy Boulevard

    1885 ft · 1 min · East Kennedy Boulevard

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Orange 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
22 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 West
130 mi · 92%
I 95 North
4.09 mi · 3%
Dunlawton Avenue
3.07 mi · 2%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
1.53 mi · 1%
FL 618 Toll
0.66 mi
Downtown
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
121 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Buena Vista
01h 08m from Port Orange
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Port Orange 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 Port Orange to Tampa?

The road trip is about 141.7 miles (228 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Lake Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.8 miles from Port Orange and 70.9 miles from Tampa.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 121 miles (194.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.74 one way or $41.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Port Orange and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tampa.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Buena Vista

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lake Buena Vista and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.5 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
City of Orlando
Meeting point 12 mi away

City of Orlando

Orlando , FL
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Rating 4.1/5 163 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 6.3 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center
City Hall
Scenic stop 5.8 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Buena Vista.

RAIL

Kissimmee

17 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

21 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

29 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Winter Haven

48 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Orange and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 121.04 mi (194.8 km).

Port Orange

#1 Port Orange

The most populous city in Volusia County, Florida.

Population65,425
Coordinates29.1383200, -80.9956100
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: Locust Street (-80.994948, 29.13856)
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5 gal
18.92 L · about $20.74
Round trip
$41.48
10 gal · 37.84 L
Estimated CO2
44.4 kg one way
Round trip: 88.9 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $20.74 $41.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.98 $45.96
Premium $4.90 $24.48 $48.96
Diesel $4.35 $21.75 $43.50

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Orange and Tampa. The current time is 21:52:27.

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.