How far is Tampa, FL from Ferry Pass, FL?

The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Ferry Pass, FL is about 462.7 miles (744.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 336.8 miles (542.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
462.67 mi
08h 21m
Flight
336.87 mi
542.14 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
336.87 mi
Kilometers
542.14 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
462.67 mi
Kilometers
744.59 km
Drive Time
08h 21m

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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 08h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ferry Pass
Thu, Apr 23, 11:21 AM CDT
Return by in Tampa
Thu, Apr 23, 8:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tampa
2026-04-23T04:00
Arrive Ferry Pass
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:21 PM to 2:51 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tampa
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Greenville
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Tampa
231.3 mi
04h 10m
To Ferry Pass
231.3 mi
04h 10m

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
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Ferry Pass.

  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

    17 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    160.3 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    283 mi · 5 hr 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 291

    1775 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 291 North: University of West Florida

    75 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Davis Highway

    1661 ft · 45 sec · North Davis Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Olive Road

    2537 ft · 57 sec · East Olive Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Olive Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
283 mi · 61%
I 275 North
177 mi · 38%
East Olive Road
0.48 mi
FL 291
0.34 mi
North Ashley Drive
0.33 mi
North Davis Highway
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight right

283 mi · 05h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+125.9 mi
336.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
04h 10m from Tampa
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tampa and Sunny near Ferry Pass.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Ferry Pass?

The road trip is about 462.7 miles (744.6 km) and usually takes 08h 21m 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 231.3 miles from Tampa and 231.3 miles from Ferry Pass.

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

The direct path is about 336.8 miles (542.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 125.9 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 $67.74 one way or $135.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 145.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tampa and Ferry Pass, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Ferry Pass. Straight-line distance: 336.87 mi (542.14 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
Ferry Pass

#2 Ferry Pass

CDP in Florida

Population28,921
Coordinates30.5102000, -87.2124700
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Tampa (-82.45843, 27.94752)
End: Ferry Pass (-87.21247, 30.5102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 745 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.33 gal
61.8 L · about $67.74
Round trip
$135.47
32.66 gal · 123.6 L
Estimated CO2
145.1 kg one way
Round trip: 290.2 kg / 640 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $67.74 $135.47
Mid-grade $4.60 $75.05 $150.11
Premium $4.90 $79.95 $159.90
Diesel $4.35 $71.04 $142.07

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Tampa, FL and Ferry Pass, FL. The current time in Tampa is 04:00:07, although it is 03:00:07 in Ferry Pass.

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.