How far is Tampa, FL from Homestead, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Homestead, FL is about 295.3 miles (475.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210.4 miles (338.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
A city in Lee County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Homestead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Homestead.
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Start on East Kennedy Boulevard
36 m · 11 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Tampa Street
90 m · 13 sec · North Tampa Street
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Turn left onto East Jackson Street
2823 ft · 2 min · East Jackson Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Jackson Street
21 m · 4 sec · East Jackson Street
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Turn left onto North Nebraska Avenue
123 m · 10 sec · North Nebraska Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 618 Toll East: Brandon
853 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Naples
2585 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 1 hr
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Keep slight left
175.7 mi · 3 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Miami, South Bay
1118 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 27 South: Miami
2407 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
8.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit right toward Florida's Turnpike South: Homestead, Key West
1324 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
34.5 mi · 41 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: Florida City
778 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto South Dixie Highway
2709 ft · 60 sec · South Dixie Highway
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Continue on South Homestead Boulevard
1366 ft · 32 sec · South Homestead Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southeast 4th Street
1027 ft · 32 sec · Southeast 4th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 177th Avenue
930 ft · 28 sec · Southwest 177th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 177th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Homestead.
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 75 South
Keep slight left
176 mi · 03h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Tampa and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Homestead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Homestead?
The road trip is about 295.3 miles (475.2 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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?
Bonita Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.8 miles from Tampa and 147.5 miles from Homestead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210.4 miles (338.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.9 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.22 one way or $86.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tampa and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Homestead.
Stop Ideas Near Bonita Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bonita Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Homestead. Straight-line distance: 210.42 mi (338.64 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 Homestead
The most populous city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
| Population | 69,292 |
| Coordinates | 25.4687200, -80.4775600 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Homestead (-80.47756, 25.46872)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 475 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $43.22 | $86.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $47.89 | $95.78 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $51.02 | $102.03 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $45.33 | $90.65 |
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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