How far is Tampa, FL from Bay Harbor Islands, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Bay Harbor Islands, FL is about 275.5 miles (443.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202 miles (325.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 19m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Bay Harbor Islands.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Bay Harbor Islands.
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Start on East Kennedy Boulevard
36 m · 11 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Tampa Street
90 m · 13 sec · North Tampa Street
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Turn left onto East Jackson Street
2823 ft · 2 min · East Jackson Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Jackson Street
21 m · 4 sec · East Jackson Street
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Turn left onto North Nebraska Avenue
123 m · 10 sec · North Nebraska Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 618 Toll East: Brandon
853 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Naples
2585 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 1 hr
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Keep slight left
181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
12.4 mi · 14 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Miami
926 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 203rd Street, Ives Dairy Road
2287 ft · 58 sec
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Turn left onto Ives Dairy Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Ives Dairy Road
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Turn right onto Biscayne Boulevard
5.3 mi · 10 min · Biscayne Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northeast 123rd Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Northeast 123rd Street
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Continue on Broad Causeway
1.3 km · 2 min · Broad Causeway
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Continue on 96th Street
2617 ft · 1 min · 96th Street
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Turn left onto Bay Harbor Terrace
100 m · 14 sec · Bay Harbor Terrace
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bay Harbor Terrace
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Bay Harbor Islands.
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 75 South
Keep slight left
181 mi · 03h 14m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Bay Harbor Islands.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Bay Harbor Islands?
The road trip is about 275.5 miles (443.4 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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?
Three Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.9 miles from Tampa and 137.7 miles from Bay Harbor Islands.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202 miles (325.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.5 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 6:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.32 one way or $80.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Bay Harbor Islands.
Stop Ideas Near Three Oaks
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Three Oaks.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Bay Harbor Islands. Straight-line distance: 202.01 mi (325.11 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 Bay Harbor Islands
Town of the United States
| Population | 5,714 |
| Coordinates | 25.8875900, -80.1311600 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bay Harbor Islands (-80.13116, 25.88759)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 443 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
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 | $40.32 | $80.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $44.67 | $89.35 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $47.59 | $95.18 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $42.28 | $84.56 |
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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