How far is Tampa, FL from East Pensacola Heights, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to East Pensacola Heights, FL is about 464.8 miles (748.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 332.4 miles (534.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 56m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 28m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Town in Madison County, Florida, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and East Pensacola Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and East Pensacola Heights.
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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
279.6 mi · 5 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90: Pensacola, Pace
2234 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Scenic Highway
6 mi · 11 min · Scenic Highway
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Turn right onto East Gonzalez Street
1048 ft · 38 sec · East Gonzalez Street
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Turn right onto Knowles Avenue
56 m · 8 sec · Knowles Avenue
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Turn right
29 m · 7 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 East Pensacola Heights.
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
280 mi · 05h 00m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Tampa and Mostly Cloudy near East Pensacola Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to East Pensacola Heights?
The road trip is about 464.8 miles (748.1 km) and usually takes 08h 28m 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 232.4 miles from Tampa and 232.4 miles from East Pensacola Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 332.4 miles (534.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 132.4 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 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 $68.03 one way or $136.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 145.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tampa and East Pensacola Heights, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tampa and Mostly Cloudy near East Pensacola Heights.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and East Pensacola Heights. Straight-line distance: 332.37 mi (534.9 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 East Pensacola Heights
A neighborhood in Pensacola, Florida.
| Population | 54,104 |
| Coordinates | 30.4288100, -87.1799700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Pensacola Heights (-87.17997, 30.42881)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 748 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 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 | $68.03 | $136.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $75.37 | $150.75 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $80.29 | $160.59 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $71.34 | $142.68 |
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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