How far is Tampa, FL from Edgewater, FL?

The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Edgewater, FL is about 142 miles (228.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
141.98 mi
02h 49m
Flight
118.79 mi
191.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.79 mi
Kilometers
191.17 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.98 mi
Kilometers
228.5 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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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 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edgewater
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 PM EDT
Return by in Tampa
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tampa
2026-04-23T10:30
Arrive Edgewater
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tampa
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Lake Buena Vista
FL

City in Orange County, Florida, United States

From Tampa
71 mi
01h 24m
To Edgewater
71 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph ESE
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Edgewater.

  1. 1

    Start on East Kennedy Boulevard

    122 m · 17 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Ashley Drive

    1748 ft · 49 sec · North Ashley Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 275

    1164 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 North

    843 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando

    2472 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    43.3 mi · 50 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 44: New Smyrna Beach, DeLand Historic District

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 44 East: New Smyrna Beach

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto East New York Avenue

    6.5 mi · 8 min · East New York Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on State Road 44

    9.1 mi · 11 min · State Road 44

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on State Road 44

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Road 44

  15. 15

    Turn left

    58 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    1.4 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Dixie Freeway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Dixie Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Ridgewood Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Ridgewood Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Ocean Avenue

    1087 ft · 48 sec · East Ocean Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    6 m · 1 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
118 mi · 83%
State Road 44
11.5 mi · 8%
East New York Avenue
6.48 mi · 5%
Dixie Freeway
1.54 mi · 1%
Ridgewood Avenue
1.3 mi · 1%
I 275 North
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
118.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Buena Vista
01h 24m from Tampa
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Edgewater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Edgewater?

The road trip is about 142 miles (228.5 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Lake Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71 miles from Tampa and 71 miles from Edgewater.

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

The direct path is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.78 one way or $41.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Edgewater.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Buena Vista

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lake Buena Vista and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.5 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
City of Orlando
Meeting point 12 mi away

City of Orlando

Orlando , FL
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Rating 4.1/5 163 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 6.3 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center
City Hall
Scenic stop 5.8 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Buena Vista.

RAIL

Kissimmee

17 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

21 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

29 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Winter Haven

48 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Edgewater. Straight-line distance: 118.79 mi (191.17 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
Edgewater

#2 Edgewater

Borough located along the Hudson River in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population24,153
Coordinates28.9888800, -80.9022800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Tampa (-82.45843, 27.94752)
End: Edgewater (-80.90228, 28.98888)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.01 gal
18.97 L · about $20.78
Round trip
$41.56
10.02 gal · 37.94 L
Estimated CO2
44.5 kg one way
Round trip: 89 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $20.78 $41.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.03 $46.05
Premium $4.90 $24.53 $49.06
Diesel $4.35 $21.79 $43.59

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tampa and Edgewater. The current time is 10:30:28.

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.