How far is Tampa, FL from Malone, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Malone, FL is about 349.9 miles (563.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 264 miles (424.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 54m 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 27m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Malone.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Malone.
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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
17 mi · 21 min
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Merge slight left
160.3 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
153.8 mi · 2 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 71: Marianna, Blountstown
1464 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Greenwood Highway
8.2 mi · 12 min · Greenwood Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Bryan Street
5.5 mi · 8 min · Bryan Street
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue
12 m · 1 sec · 8th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 8th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Malone.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tampa and Sunny near Malone.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Malone?
The road trip is about 349.9 miles (563.1 km) and usually takes 06h 27m 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?
Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175 miles from Tampa and 174.9 miles from Malone.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 264 miles (424.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.9 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 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 $51.19 one way or $102.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tampa and Malone, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tampa and Sunny near Malone.
Stop Ideas Near Lake 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 Lake City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Malone. Straight-line distance: 264.01 mi (424.89 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 Malone
Town in Jackson County, Florida, United States
| Population | 2,082 |
| Coordinates | 30.9576900, -85.1621500 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Malone (-85.16215, 30.95769)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 563 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 21m |
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 | $51.19 | $102.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $56.71 | $113.43 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $60.42 | $120.83 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $53.68 | $107.36 |
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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