How far is Tampa, FL from Coral Gables, FL?

The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Coral Gables, FL is about 280.1 miles (450.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.7 miles (329.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 18m 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
280.03 mi
05h 09m
Flight
204.65 mi
329.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.65 mi
Kilometers
329.36 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
280.03 mi
Kilometers
450.67 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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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 05h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coral Gables
Tue, May 5, 5:45 AM EDT
Return by in Tampa
Tue, May 5, 10:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tampa
2026-05-05T00:36
Arrive Coral Gables
Tue, May 5, 5:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 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
6:42 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
Three Oaks
FL

City in Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America

From Tampa
140.1 mi
02h 34m
To Coral Gables
139.9 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SSE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Coral Gables.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Coral Gables.

  1. 1

    Start on East Kennedy Boulevard

    36 m · 11 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Tampa Street

    90 m · 13 sec · North Tampa Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Jackson Street

    2823 ft · 2 min · East Jackson Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on East Jackson Street

    21 m · 4 sec · East Jackson Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Nebraska Avenue

    123 m · 10 sec · North Nebraska Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 618 Toll East: Brandon

    853 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Naples

    2585 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward Express Lanes

    2355 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Express Lanes

    15.7 mi · 17 min · Express Lanes

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Palmetto Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Palmetto Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 976: Southwest 40th Street, Bird Road

    2262 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southwest 40th Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Southwest 40th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Granada Boulevard

    2783 ft · 1 min · Granada Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Blue Road

    778 ft · 24 sec · Blue Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Biltmore Drive

    996 ft · 37 sec · Biltmore Drive

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Riviera Drive

    741 ft · 27 sec · Riviera Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Dixie Highway

    1116 ft · 21 sec · South Dixie Highway

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Dixie Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Coral Gables.

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
238 mi · 85%
Express Lanes
16.1 mi · 6%
Miami
10.5 mi · 4%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
7.82 mi · 3%
Southwest 40th Street
2.84 mi · 1%
Palmetto Expressway
2.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.4 mi
204.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Three Oaks
02h 34m from Tampa
Leave By
6:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tampa and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Coral Gables.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Coral Gables?

The road trip is about 280.1 miles (450.7 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 140.1 miles from Tampa and 139.9 miles from Coral Gables.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 204.7 miles (329.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.4 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 6:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.98 one way or $81.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tampa and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Coral Gables.

Stop Ideas Near Three Oaks

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Three Oaks, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Three Oaks.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

25 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

66 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Coral Gables. Straight-line distance: 204.65 mi (329.36 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
Coral Gables

#2 Coral Gables

A city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Population49,130
Coordinates25.7214900, -80.2683800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Tampa (-82.45843, 27.94752)
End: Coral Gables (-80.26838, 25.72149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 451 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.88 gal
37.41 L · about $40.98
Round trip
$81.96
19.76 gal · 74.82 L
Estimated CO2
87.8 kg one way
Round trip: 175.6 kg / 387 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $40.98 $81.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.41 $90.82
Premium $4.90 $48.37 $96.74
Diesel $4.35 $42.98 $85.96

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Tampa and Coral Gables. The current time is 00:36:24.

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.