How far is Tampa, FL from Daytona Beach Shores, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Daytona Beach Shores, FL is about 143.5 miles (230.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
In the US state of Florida, Williamsburg is a census-designated place located in Orange County.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Daytona Beach Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Daytona Beach Shores.
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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
56.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 400: South Daytona
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto South Nova Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Nova Road
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Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Bellevue Avenue
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Turn left onto South Ridgewood Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · South Ridgewood Avenue
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Turn right onto Orange Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Orange Avenue
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Continue on Silver Beach Avenue
108 m · 12 sec · Silver Beach Avenue
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Turn right onto South Peninsula Drive
2.5 mi · 5 min · South Peninsula Drive
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Turn left onto Richards Lane
1131 ft · 50 sec · Richards Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Atlantic Avenue
1532 ft · 37 sec · South Atlantic Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Atlantic Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Daytona Beach Shores.
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.
Sunny leaving Tampa and Sunny near Daytona Beach Shores.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Daytona Beach Shores?
The road trip is about 143.5 miles (230.9 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Williamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.8 miles from Tampa and 71.7 miles from Daytona Beach Shores.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 12:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.99 one way or $41.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tampa and Sunny near Daytona Beach Shores.
Stop Ideas Near Williamsburg
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 Williamsburg.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Daytona Beach Shores. Straight-line distance: 123.39 mi (198.57 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 Daytona Beach Shores
City in Volusia County, Florida, United States
| Population | 4,641 |
| Coordinates | 29.1760900, -80.9828300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Daytona Beach Shores (-80.98283, 29.17609)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $20.99 | $41.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.26 | $46.51 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $24.77 | $49.55 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $22.01 | $44.02 |
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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