How far is Tampa, FL from Lynn Haven, FL?

The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Lynn Haven, FL is about 372.8 miles (599.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249.5 miles (401.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
372.74 mi
07h 07m
Flight
249.57 mi
401.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.57 mi
Kilometers
401.64 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
372.74 mi
Kilometers
599.87 km
Drive Time
07h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn Haven
Fri, May 29, 7:25 PM CDT
Return by in Tampa
Sat, May 30, 3:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tampa
2026-05-29T13:17
Arrive Lynn Haven
Fri, May 29, 8:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:07 PM to 1:37 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tampa
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Live Oak
FL

County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States

From Tampa
186.5 mi
03h 33m
To Lynn Haven
186.3 mi
03h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph W
Destination
85°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Lynn Haven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Lynn Haven.

  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

    160.3 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    121.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro

    1341 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on FL `12 South: Greensboro

    112 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Greensboro Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Selman Street

    3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Green Avenue

    2342 ft · 57 sec · Green Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Bristol Highway

    17.7 mi · 23 min · Bristol Highway

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right

    28.4 mi · 39 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    17.8 mi · 22 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    589 ft · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Ohio Avenue

    2737 ft · 1 min · Ohio Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    51 m · 13 sec · East 9th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Lynn Haven.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 North
177 mi · 48%
I 10 West
122 mi · 33%
Bristol Highway
21.9 mi · 6%
Greensboro Highway
2.38 mi · 1%
Selman Street
0.57 mi
Ohio Avenue
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

I 275 North

Merge slight left

160 mi · 02h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+123.3 mi
249.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Live Oak
03h 33m from Tampa
Leave By
9:46 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tampa and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lynn Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Lynn Haven?

The road trip is about 372.8 miles (599.9 km) and usually takes 07h 07m 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?

Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.5 miles from Tampa and 186.3 miles from Lynn Haven.

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

The direct path is about 249.5 miles (401.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 123.3 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 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 $54.55 one way or $109.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tampa and Lynn Haven, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tampa and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lynn Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Live Oak

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Live Oak, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Live Oak.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

96 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

97 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Lynn Haven. Straight-line distance: 249.57 mi (401.64 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
Lynn Haven

#2 Lynn Haven

City in Bay County, Florida, United States

Population20,231
Coordinates30.2454800, -85.6482600
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Tampa (-82.45843, 27.94752)
End: Lynn Haven (-85.64826, 30.24548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 600 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.15 gal
49.79 L · about $54.55
Round trip
$109.09
26.3 gal · 99.58 L
Estimated CO2
116.9 kg one way
Round trip: 233.7 kg / 515 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $54.55 $109.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $60.44 $120.87
Premium $4.90 $64.38 $128.76
Diesel $4.35 $57.20 $114.40

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 · May 29, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Tampa, FL and Lynn Haven, FL. The current time in Tampa is 13:17:46, although it is 12:17:46 in Lynn Haven.

Distance to Other Cities

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