How far is Tampa, FL from Melbourne, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Melbourne, FL is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
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.
Census-designated place in Osceola County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Melbourne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Melbourne.
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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 right to continue on FL 417 North: Airport, Disney World, Celebration
1380 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Southern Connector Extension
4.2 mi · 5 min · Southern Connector Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward Osceola Parkway, Gaylord Convention Center
1973 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Osceola Parkway
7.1 mi · 11 min · Osceola Parkway
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Continue on East Osceola Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Osceola Parkway
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Take the ramp right toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South
2276 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
3.5 mi · 4 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 192, US 441: Kissimmee, Saint Cloud
2873 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 192 East, US 441 South: Saint. Cloud, Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital
54 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Bronson Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway
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Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
679 ft · 15 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
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Continue on 13th Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street
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Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Bronson Highway
33.8 mi · 41 min · Bronson Highway
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Continue straight
8.2 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto South Babcock Street
1380 ft · 40 sec · South Babcock Street
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Turn right onto East Fee Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · East Fee Avenue
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Turn left onto Waverly Place
693 ft · 31 sec · Waverly Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Waverly Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Melbourne.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Melbourne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Melbourne?
The road trip is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Celebration is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from Tampa and 65.8 miles from Melbourne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.25 one way or $38.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Melbourne.
Stop Ideas Near Celebration
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
Kissimmee City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Celebration.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Winter Haven
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Melbourne. Straight-line distance: 113.25 mi (182.26 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 Melbourne
The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.
| Population | 83,376 |
| Coordinates | 28.0836300, -80.6081100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Melbourne (-80.60811, 28.08363)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $19.25 | $38.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.33 | $42.65 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $22.72 | $45.43 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $20.18 | $40.37 |
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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