How far is Tampa, FL from Century, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Century, FL is about 469.6 miles (755.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 356.7 miles (574 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 48m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Century.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Century.
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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
17 mi · 21 min
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Merge slight left
160.3 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
239.6 mi · 4 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 85: Crestview, Niceville
1295 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto South Ferdon Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Ferdon Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight left onto West James Lee Boulevard
4.1 mi · 7 min · West James Lee Boulevard
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Turn right onto Highway 4
4.6 mi · 7 min · Highway 4
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Continue on Highway 4
31.6 mi · 44 min · Highway 4
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Continue on 1st Avenue East
978 ft · 24 sec · 1st Avenue East
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Continue on Highway 4
7.3 mi · 11 min · Highway 4
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Century Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · North Century Boulevard
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Turn sharp left onto East Hecker Road
17 m · 2 sec · East Hecker Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Hecker Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Century.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight right
240 mi · 04h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tampa and Sunny near Century.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Century?
The road trip is about 469.6 miles (755.7 km) and usually takes 08h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 234.8 miles from Tampa and 234.8 miles from Century.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 356.7 miles (574 km), while the road route adds roughly 112.9 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $68.73 one way or $137.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 147.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tampa and Century, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tampa and Sunny near Century.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Century. Straight-line distance: 356.69 mi (574.04 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 Century
Human settlement in Escambia County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 1,873 |
| Coordinates | 30.9732400, -87.2638600 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Century (-87.26386, 30.97324)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 756 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $68.73 | $137.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $76.16 | $152.31 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $81.13 | $162.25 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $72.08 | $144.16 |
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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