How far is Tampa, FL from Lely Resort, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Lely Resort, FL is about 169.4 miles (272.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Sarasota County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Lely Resort.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Lely Resort.
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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
98.1 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 951: Naples, Marco Island
2103 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right
134 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Collier Boulevard
4.9 mi · 8 min · Collier Boulevard
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Turn right onto Grand Lely Drive
563 ft · 15 sec · Grand Lely Drive
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Turn left onto Celeste Drive
829 ft · 29 sec · Celeste Drive
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Turn right onto Tiger Island Boulevard
1077 ft · 49 sec · Tiger Island Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Tiger Lily Drive
1801 ft · 1 min · Tiger Lily Drive
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Continue on Tiger Lily Drive
923 ft · 43 sec · Tiger Lily Drive
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Turn right
95 m · 23 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Lely Resort.
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
98.1 mi · 01h 45m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tampa and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Lely Resort.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Lely Resort?
The road trip is about 169.4 miles (272.6 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
North Port is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.9 miles from Tampa and 84.6 miles from Lely Resort.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 10:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.81 one way or $49.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tampa and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Lely Resort.
Stop Ideas Near North Port
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 North Port.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Lely Resort. Straight-line distance: 137.2 mi (220.81 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 Lely Resort
Census-designated place in Collier County, Florida
| Population | 4,646 |
| Coordinates | 26.0809300, -81.6978600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lely Resort (-81.69786, 26.08093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $24.81 | $49.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.48 | $54.97 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $29.28 | $58.56 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $26.01 | $52.03 |
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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