How far is Tampa, FL from Cocoa Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Cocoa Beach, FL is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.6 miles (186 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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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 38m.
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 Osceola County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Cocoa Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Cocoa 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 right to continue on FL 417 North: Airport, Disney World, Celebration
1380 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Southern Connector Extension
7.5 mi · 9 min · Southern Connector Extension
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Continue on Central Florida GreeneWay
18.5 mi · 20 min · Central Florida GreeneWay
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 528: International Airport, Cocoa
1384 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 528 East: Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway
29.8 mi · 32 min · Beachline Expressway
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Continue on Bennett Causeway
8.5 mi · 11 min · Bennett Causeway
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Continue on Astronaut Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Astronaut Boulevard
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
1.9 mi · 4 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Continue on North Atlantic Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · North Atlantic Avenue
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Continue on North Orlando Avenue
2560 ft · 1 min · North Orlando Avenue
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
57 m · 14 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn left
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
25 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Cocoa 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 4 East
Continue straight
60.9 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Cocoa Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Cocoa Beach?
The road trip is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Celebration is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.2 miles from Tampa and 67.2 miles from Cocoa Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.6 miles (186 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.66 one way or $39.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Cocoa Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Celebration
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
Kissimmee City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Celebration.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Winter Haven
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Cocoa Beach. Straight-line distance: 115.58 mi (186.01 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 Cocoa Beach
City in Florida
| Population | 11,649 |
| Coordinates | 28.3205500, -80.6092200 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cocoa Beach (-80.60922, 28.32055)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $19.66 | $39.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.79 | $43.57 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $23.21 | $46.41 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $20.62 | $41.24 |
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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