How far is Tampa, FL from Lake Mary, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Lake Mary, FL is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Lake Mary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Lake Mary.
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Start on East Kennedy Boulevard
122 m · 17 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Ashley Drive
1748 ft · 49 sec · North Ashley Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 275
1164 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 North
843 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando
2472 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
60.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
13.4 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right
23.1 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lake Mary, Heathrow
3117 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto West Lake Mary Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Lake Mary Boulevard
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Turn left onto Country Club Road
1032 ft · 23 sec · Country Club Road
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Turn right onto Crystal Lake Avenue
1368 ft · 38 sec · Crystal Lake Avenue
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Turn right onto Palmetto Street
15 m · 2 sec · Palmetto Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Palmetto Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Lake Mary.
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 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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tampa and Mostly Cloudy near Lake Mary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Lake Mary?
The road trip is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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 51.4 miles from Tampa and 51.4 miles from Lake Mary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.06 one way or $30.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Tampa and Mostly Cloudy near Lake Mary.
Stop Ideas Near Polk City
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 Polk City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Lake Mary. Straight-line distance: 89.17 mi (143.51 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 Lake Mary
City in Seminole County, Florida, United States
| Population | 17,486 |
| Coordinates | 28.7588800, -81.3178400 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Mary (-81.31784, 28.75888)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $15.06 | $30.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.68 | $33.37 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $17.77 | $35.54 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $15.79 | $31.58 |
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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