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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
227.11 mi
04h 23m
Flight
176.88 mi
284.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.88 mi
Kilometers
284.66 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.11 mi
Kilometers
365.5 km
Drive Time
04h 23m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlantic Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 12:28 PM EDT
Return by in Tampa
Wed, Apr 15, 4:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tampa
2026-04-15T08:05
Arrive Atlantic Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 12:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 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
8:12 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

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
Deltona
FL

A city in Volusia County, Florida.

From Tampa
113.7 mi
02h 11m
To Atlantic Beach
113.4 mi
02h 11m

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
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph S

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.

  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

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95: Miami, Jacksonville

    1195 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville

    1.6 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    70 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 9B: Jacksonville Beaches

    1477 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 9B North: Jacksonville Beaches

    2806 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto East Beltway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · East Beltway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 202 East: Butler Boulevard, Jax Beaches

    1.4 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Butler Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Butler Boulevard

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Hodges Boulevard

    1837 ft · 53 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Hodges Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Hodges Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Atlantic Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Atlantic Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Seminole Road

    1 km · 2 min · Seminole Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Plaza Street

    1227 ft · 39 sec · Plaza Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Coast Drive

    104 m · 15 sec · East Coast Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    29 m · 4 sec · 9th Street

  27. 27

    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.

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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
131 mi · 58%
I 95 North
72.2 mi · 32%
Hodges Boulevard
5.2 mi · 2%
FL 9B North
4.79 mi · 2%
East Beltway
4.41 mi · 2%
Atlantic Boulevard
3.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.2 mi
176.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deltona
02h 11m from Tampa
Leave By
8:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Deltona and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of DeLand Utility Billing
Practical stop 7 mi away

City of DeLand Utility Billing

DeLand , FL
120 S Florida Ave, DeLand, FL 32720
Rating 1.7/5 37 reviews Water utility company,Convenience store
City of Lake Mary City Hall
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

City of Lake Mary City Hall

Lake Mary , FL
100 N Country Club Rd, Lake Mary, FL 32746
Rating 4.4/5 14 reviews City Hall
Deltona City Hall
Nearby stop 2.6 mi away

Deltona City Hall

Deltona , FL
2345 Providence Blvd, Deltona, FL 32725
Rating 3.9/5 13 reviews Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Sanford

11 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

DeLand

16 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave
RAIL

Winter Park

35 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

43 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Atlantic Beach. Straight-line distance: 176.88 mi (284.66 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
Atlantic Beach

#2 Atlantic Beach

City in Duval County, Florida, United States

Population13,846
Coordinates30.3344100, -81.3987000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Tampa (-82.45843, 27.94752)
End: Atlantic Beach (-81.3987, 30.33441)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 366 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.01 gal
30.34 L · about $33.23
Round trip
$66.45
16.02 gal · 60.68 L
Estimated CO2
71.2 kg one way
Round trip: 142.4 kg / 314 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Tampa and Atlantic Beach. The current time is 08:05:13.

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.