How far is Tampa, FL from Islamorada, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Islamorada, FL is about 339.6 miles (546.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.6 miles (382.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 12m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 36m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Islamorada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Islamorada.
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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 left
2930 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway
19.2 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue on Overseas Highway
25.8 mi · 43 min · Overseas Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Overseas Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Islamorada.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Islamorada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Islamorada?
The road trip is about 339.6 miles (546.5 km) and usually takes 06h 36m 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?
Golden Gate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170 miles from Tampa and 169.6 miles from Islamorada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.6 miles (382.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 102 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 $49.69 one way or $99.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Islamorada.
Stop Ideas Near Golden Gate
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 Golden Gate.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Islamorada. Straight-line distance: 237.6 mi (382.38 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 Islamorada
Municipality in Florida
| Population | 7,131 |
| Coordinates | 24.9243000, -80.6278400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Islamorada (-80.62784, 24.9243)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 546 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 14m |
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 | $49.69 | $99.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $55.06 | $110.12 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $58.65 | $117.31 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $52.11 | $104.23 |
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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