How far is Seaside, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Seaside, FL to Tampa, FL is about 419.3 miles (674.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 276.2 miles (444.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 20m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seaside and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seaside and Tampa.
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Start on East County Highway 30A
1.9 mi · 5 min · East County Highway 30A
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Turn right onto County Highway 283
1.7 mi · 4 min · County Highway 283
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Turn left onto US Highway 98 West
1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 98 West
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Turn right onto US Highway 331 South
23.8 mi · 31 min · US Highway 331 South
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
2020 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
211 mi · 3 hr 46 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 Seaside and Tampa.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
211 mi · 03h 46m
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 Sunny leaving Seaside and Sunny near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seaside to Tampa?
The road trip is about 419.3 miles (674.8 km) and usually takes 06h 20m 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?
Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 209.3 miles from Seaside and 210 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 276.2 miles (444.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 143.1 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 CST. 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 $56.70 one way or $113.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Seaside and Tampa, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seaside and Sunny near Tampa.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seaside and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 276.2 mi (444.5 km).
#1 Seaside
Seaside is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.3210300, -86.1416100 |
| 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: 675 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 13m |
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 | $3.83 | $56.70 | $113.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $63.89 | $127.79 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $68.97 | $137.93 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $87.87 | $175.73 |
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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