How far is Tampa, FL from Aberdeen, FL?

The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Aberdeen, FL is about 215.4 miles (346.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.6 miles (276.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
215.44 mi
04h 19m
Flight
171.59 mi
276.14 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.59 mi
Kilometers
276.14 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.44 mi
Kilometers
346.72 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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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 04h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aberdeen
Wed, Apr 15, 10:29 AM EDT
Return by in Tampa
Wed, Apr 15, 2:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tampa
2026-04-15T06:10
Arrive Aberdeen
Wed, Apr 15, 10:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tampa
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fellsmere
FL

City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America

From Tampa
107.7 mi
02h 09m
To Aberdeen
107.7 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Aberdeen.

  1. 1

    Start on East Kennedy Boulevard

    122 m · 17 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Ashley Drive

    1748 ft · 49 sec · North Ashley Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 275

    1164 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 North

    843 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando

    2472 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    25.8 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven

    2270 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Polk Parkway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Polk Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow

    2311 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bartow Road

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Bartow Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    3183 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive

    2787 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1427 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 59 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit left

    784 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    90 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami

    926 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    100.1 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Florida's Turnpike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 802: Lake Worth Road

    3098 ft · 2 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 802 East: Greenacres, Lake Worth

    60 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Lake Worth Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Lake Worth Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Jog Road

    4.7 mi · 9 min · Jog Road

  26. 26

    Turn left

    64 m · 15 sec

  27. 27

    Turn slight right

    46 m · 12 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right

    100 m · 24 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Aberdeen.

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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
100 mi · 46%
Van Fleet Drive
62.5 mi · 29%
I 4 East
26.2 mi · 12%
Polk Parkway
9.42 mi · 4%
Bartow Road
6.89 mi · 3%
Jog Road
4.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

100 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.8 mi
171.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fellsmere
02h 09m from Tampa
Leave By
8:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Aberdeen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Aberdeen?

The road trip is about 215.4 miles (346.7 km) and usually takes 04h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.7 miles from Tampa and 107.7 miles from Aberdeen.

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

The direct path is about 171.6 miles (276.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.52 one way or $63.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Aberdeen.

Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fellsmere, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fellsmere.

RAIL

Okeechobee

62 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

87 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Kissimmee

98 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

114 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Aberdeen. Straight-line distance: 171.59 mi (276.14 km).

Tampa

#1 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
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#2 Aberdeen

Aberdeen is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates26.5506300, -80.1486600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Tampa (-82.45843, 27.94752)
End: Aberdeen (-80.14866, 26.55063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 347 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.6 gal
28.78 L · about $31.52
Round trip
$63.05
15.2 gal · 57.56 L
Estimated CO2
67.5 kg one way
Round trip: 135.1 kg / 298 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $31.52 $63.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $34.93 $69.86
Premium $4.90 $37.21 $74.42
Diesel $4.35 $33.06 $66.12

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Tampa and Aberdeen. The current time is 06:10:28.

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.