How far is Tampa, FL from Crescent City, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Crescent City, FL is about 154.6 miles (248.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.4 miles (189 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida
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 Crescent City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Crescent City.
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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 left
13.4 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right
38.6 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 472: Deltona, DeLand
1599 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 472 West: Cassadaga, De Land, Orange City Historic District, Blue Springs State Park
137 m · 17 sec
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 North, US 92 East: DeLand
1940 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on South Woodland Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Woodland Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Taylor Road
2066 ft · 41 sec · West Taylor Road
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Continue on South State Road 15a
1.4 mi · 2 min · South State Road 15a
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Continue on South Spring Garden Avenue
5.1 mi · 8 min · South Spring Garden Avenue
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Turn left onto North US Highway 17
3.9 mi · 6 min · North US Highway 17
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North US Highway 17
42 m · 2 sec · North US Highway 17
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Exit the roundabout onto North US Highway 17
23.7 mi · 32 min · North US Highway 17
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
23 m · 3 sec · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Crescent City.
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 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.
Sunny leaving Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Crescent City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Crescent City?
The road trip is about 154.6 miles (248.8 km) and usually takes 03h 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?
Tangelo Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Tampa and 77.2 miles from Crescent City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.4 miles (189 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.65 one way or $45.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Crescent City.
Stop Ideas Near Tangelo Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
City of Orlando
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tangelo Park.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Kissimmee
Winter Park
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Crescent City. Straight-line distance: 117.45 mi (189.02 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 Crescent City
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 1,535 |
| Coordinates | 29.4302500, -81.5106300 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crescent City (-81.51063, 29.43025)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $22.65 | $45.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.09 | $50.19 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $26.73 | $53.46 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $23.75 | $47.50 |
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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