How far is Tampa, FL from Fern Park, FL?

The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Fern Park, FL is about 93.8 miles (151 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83 miles (133.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
93.85 mi
01h 50m
Flight
82.99 mi
133.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.99 mi
Kilometers
133.56 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.85 mi
Kilometers
151.03 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fern Park
Sun, May 31, 12:35 PM EDT
Return by in Tampa
Sun, May 31, 2:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tampa
2026-05-31T10:45
Arrive Fern Park
Sun, May 31, 12:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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
Polk City
FL

City in Polk County, Florida, United States

From Tampa
46.9 mi
00h 55m
To Fern Park
46.9 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph W
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Fern Park.

  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

    14.3 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 414: Apopka

    697 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 414 East: Maitland Boulevard, Sandspur Road, Maitland, Maitland Art Center

    790 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 414 East: Maitland

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 17 South, US 92 West

    1183 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Greenwood Road

    132 m · 9 sec · Greenwood Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Orlando Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Orlando Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    65 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left

    115 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Garden Edge Point

    11 m · 2 sec · Garden Edge Point

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Garden Edge Point

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
89.1 mi · 95%
FL 414 East
1.68 mi · 2%
Orlando Avenue
1.07 mi · 1%
I 275 North
0.86 mi · 1%
North Ashley Drive
0.33 mi
US 17 South
0.22 mi
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
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
83 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Polk City
00h 55m from Tampa
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tampa and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fern Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Fern Park?

The road trip is about 93.8 miles (151 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Polk City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Tampa and 46.9 miles from Fern Park.

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

The direct path is about 83 miles (133.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.73 one way or $27.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tampa and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fern Park.

Stop Ideas Near Polk City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Polk City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Polk City.

RAIL

Lakeland

20 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

20 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Winter Haven

22 mi away
1800 7th St SW
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

41 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Fern Park. Straight-line distance: 82.99 mi (133.56 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
Fern Park

#2 Fern Park

Unincorporated community in Florida

Population7,704
Coordinates28.6491600, -81.3511800
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Tampa (-82.45843, 27.94752)
End: Fern Park (-81.35118, 28.64916)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.31 gal
12.54 L · about $13.73
Round trip
$27.46
6.62 gal · 25.08 L
Estimated CO2
29.4 kg one way
Round trip: 58.8 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $13.73 $27.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.21 $30.43
Premium $4.90 $16.21 $32.41
Diesel $4.35 $14.40 $28.80

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Tampa and Fern Park. The current time is 10:45:49.

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.