How far is Port Saint John, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Port Saint John, FL to Tampa, FL is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint John and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint John and Tampa.
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Start on Bermuda Avenue
84 m · 18 sec · Bermuda Avenue
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Turn left onto Delespine Road
84 m · 15 sec · Delespine Road
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Turn right onto Miraflores Avenue
1606 ft · 1 min · Miraflores Avenue
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Turn right onto Fay Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · Fay Boulevard
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Turn left onto Grissom Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Grissom Parkway
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Turn right onto Port Saint John Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Port Saint John Parkway
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Turn left onto I 95 South: Miami
2866 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 528 Toll, FL 528: Port Canaveral, Orlando
1346 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 528 Toll West: Orlando
2490 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway
25.3 mi · 27 min · Beachline Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 417: Orlando, Tampa, Disney World, Sanford
1160 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 417 Toll South: Tampa, Disney World
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Central Florida GreeneWay
18.3 mi · 20 min · Central Florida GreeneWay
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern Connector Extension
8.2 mi · 10 min · Southern Connector Extension
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Merge slight left
58.8 mi · 1 hr 4 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 Port Saint John and Tampa.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Southern Connector Extension
Merge slight left
58.8 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Saint John and 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 Port Saint John to Tampa?
The road trip is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Loughman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.2 miles from Port Saint John and 61.3 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.92 one way or $35.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Port Saint John and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Loughman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
Kissimmee City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Loughman.
Kissimmee
Winter Haven
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint John and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 108.04 mi (173.88 km).
#1 Port Saint John
City in South Africa
| Population | 12,267 |
| Coordinates | 28.4769500, -80.7886700 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $17.92 | $35.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.85 | $39.71 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $21.15 | $42.30 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $18.79 | $37.58 |
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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