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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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 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Orange County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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.
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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
43.3 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 44: New Smyrna Beach, DeLand Historic District
1037 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 44 East: New Smyrna Beach
1719 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto East New York Avenue
6.5 mi · 8 min · East New York Avenue
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Continue on State Road 44
9.1 mi · 11 min · State Road 44
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Keep slight right to continue on State Road 44
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Road 44
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Turn left
58 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Dixie Freeway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Dixie Freeway
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Continue on Ridgewood Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ridgewood Avenue
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Turn left onto East Ocean Avenue
1087 ft · 48 sec · East Ocean Avenue
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Turn straight
6 m · 1 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 Edgewater.
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.
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.
Windermere Town Hall
City of Orlando
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Buena Vista.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Winter Haven
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Edgewater. Straight-line distance: 118.79 mi (191.17 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 Edgewater
Borough located along the Hudson River in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 24,153 |
| Coordinates | 28.9888800, -80.9022800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edgewater (-80.90228, 28.98888)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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