How far is Tampa, FL from Atlantic Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Atlantic Beach, FL is about 227.1 miles (365.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176.9 miles (284.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 47m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 04h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
A city in Volusia County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Atlantic Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Atlantic Beach.
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Start on East Kennedy Boulevard
122 m · 17 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Ashley Drive
1748 ft · 49 sec · North Ashley Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 275
1164 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 North
843 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando
2472 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
60.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
13.4 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right
56.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95: Miami, Jacksonville
1195 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville
1.6 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
70 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 9B: Jacksonville Beaches
1477 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 9B North: Jacksonville Beaches
2806 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight right onto East Beltway
4.4 mi · 5 min · East Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 202 East: Butler Boulevard, Jax Beaches
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Butler Boulevard
2.1 mi · 2 min · Butler Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward Hodges Boulevard
1837 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Hodges Boulevard
4.9 mi · 9 min · Hodges Boulevard
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Turn right onto Atlantic Boulevard
3.2 mi · 6 min · Atlantic Boulevard
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Turn left onto Seminole Road
1 km · 2 min · Seminole Road
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Turn right onto Plaza Street
1227 ft · 39 sec · Plaza Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Coast Drive
104 m · 15 sec · East Coast Drive
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Turn left onto 9th Street
29 m · 4 sec · 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Atlantic Beach.
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 95 North
Merge slight left
70 mi · 01h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Tampa and Sunny near Atlantic Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Atlantic Beach?
The road trip is about 227.1 miles (365.5 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?
Deltona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.7 miles from Tampa and 113.4 miles from Atlantic Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176.9 miles (284.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 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 8:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.23 one way or $66.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tampa and Sunny near Atlantic Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Deltona
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of DeLand Utility Billing
City of Lake Mary City Hall
Deltona City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Deltona.
Sanford
DeLand
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Atlantic Beach. Straight-line distance: 176.88 mi (284.66 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Atlantic Beach
City in Duval County, Florida, United States
| Population | 13,846 |
| Coordinates | 30.3344100, -81.3987000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atlantic Beach (-81.3987, 30.33441)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 366 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $33.23 | $66.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $36.81 | $73.63 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $39.22 | $78.43 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $34.84 | $69.69 |
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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