How far is Tampa, FL from Fleming Island, FL?

The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Fleming Island, FL is about 179.1 miles (288.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
179.09 mi
03h 46m
Flight
154.85 mi
249.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.85 mi
Kilometers
249.2 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.09 mi
Kilometers
288.22 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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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 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fleming Island
Sat, Nov 7, 5:31 AM EST
Return by in Tampa
Sat, Nov 7, 9:18 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tampa
2026-11-07T01:44
Arrive Fleming Island
Sat, Nov 7, 5:31 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:26 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tampa
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Ocala
FL

The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.

From Tampa
89.7 mi
01h 53m
To Fleming Island
89.4 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 9 mph N
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Fleming Island.

  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

    82.3 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 326

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    44 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Northwest 70th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North US 301: Starke

    20.5 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto County Road 219A

    6.5 mi · 9 min · County Road 219A

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    31.8 mi · 46 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Doctors Inlet Road

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Doctors Inlet Road

  17. 17

    Continue on County Road 220

    1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 220

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East West Parkway

    2972 ft · 1 min · East West Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Town Center Boulevard

    2568 ft · 1 min · Town Center Boulevard

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    7 m · 1 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    17 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Radar Road

    1676 ft · 1 min · Radar Road

  23. 23

    Turn right

    550 ft · 40 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 North
99.4 mi · 56%
North US 301
20.5 mi · 11%
Doctors Inlet Road
8.11 mi · 5%
County Road 219A
6.54 mi · 4%
Northwest 70th Street
1.46 mi · 1%
County Road 220
0.8 mi
Longest Stretch

I 275 North

Merge slight left

82.3 mi · 01h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
154.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ocala
01h 53m from Tampa
Leave By
9:26 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Fleming Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Fleming Island?

The road trip is about 179.1 miles (288.2 km) and usually takes 03h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ocala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.7 miles from Tampa and 89.4 miles from Fleming Island.

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

The direct path is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.23 one way or $48.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ocala

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 Ocala and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.3 mi away

Belleview City Hall Park

Belleview , FL
SE Abshier Blvd, Belleview, FL 34420, United States
Rating 4.6/5 20 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Ocala Citizens' Circle
Meeting point 5.9 mi away

Ocala Citizens' Circle

Ocala , FL
SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
Rating 4.6/5 29 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ocala.

BUS

Ocala, Florida

1 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

34 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

37 mi away
601 North Main Street
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

55 mi away
201 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Fleming Island. Straight-line distance: 154.85 mi (249.2 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
Photo coming soon

#2 Fleming Island

Fleming Island is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.0933000, -81.7189800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Tampa (-82.45843, 27.94752)
End: Fleming Island (-81.71898, 30.0933)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.32 gal
23.92 L · about $24.23
Round trip
$48.46
12.64 gal · 47.84 L
Estimated CO2
56.2 kg one way
Round trip: 112.3 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $24.23 $48.46
Mid-grade $4.32 $27.30 $54.60
Premium $4.66 $29.47 $58.94
Diesel $5.94 $37.55 $75.09

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Tampa and Fleming Island. The current time is 01:44:20.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.