How far is Tampa, FL from Buckingham, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Buckingham, FL is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Buckingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Buckingham.
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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
58.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
2129 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 80 East
64 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Palm Beach Boulevard
1476 ft · 30 sec · Palm Beach Boulevard
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Turn right onto Orange River Boulevard
1452 ft · 49 sec · Orange River Boulevard
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Continue on Orange River Boulevard
4 mi · 10 min · Orange River Boulevard
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Turn left onto Buckingham Road
20 m · 1 sec · Buckingham Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Buckingham Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Buckingham.
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
58.9 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Tampa and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Buckingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Buckingham?
The road trip is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km) and usually takes 02h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Osprey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from Tampa and 64.3 miles from Buckingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.22 one way or $34.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tampa and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Buckingham.
Stop Ideas Near Osprey
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 Osprey.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Buckingham. Straight-line distance: 98.58 mi (158.65 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 Buckingham
Buckingham is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 26.6750700, -81.7320300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buckingham (-81.73203, 26.67507)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $3.79 | $17.22 | $34.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.27 | $19.39 | $38.77 |
| Premium | $4.61 | $20.94 | $41.89 |
| Diesel | $5.89 | $26.72 | $53.44 |
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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