How far is Tampa, FL from Miami Springs, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Miami Springs, FL is about 271.5 miles (436.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Miami Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Miami Springs.
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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
181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Express Lanes
2355 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Express Lanes
10.2 mi · 12 min · Express Lanes
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 934: Northwest 74th Street, Hialeah Expressway
125 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight right onto Palmetto Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Palmetto Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 934: Northwest 74th Street, Hialeah Expressway
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 934 East: Northwest 74th Street, Hialeah Expressway
53 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Hialeah Expressway
3044 ft · 1 min · Hialeah Expressway
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Turn left onto Northwest 72nd Avenue
114 m · 18 sec · Northwest 72nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 74th Street
2549 ft · 58 sec · Northwest 74th Street
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Turn right onto Northwest South River Drive
776 ft · 21 sec · Northwest South River Drive
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Continue on North Royal Poinciana Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Royal Poinciana Boulevard
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Turn right onto Albatross Street
2365 ft · 2 min · Albatross Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Albatross Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Miami Springs.
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
181 mi · 03h 14m
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 Sunny leaving Tampa and Mostly Cloudy near Miami Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Miami Springs?
The road trip is about 271.5 miles (436.9 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?
Three Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.8 miles from Tampa and 135.6 miles from Miami Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 73 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 7:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.74 one way or $79.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tampa and Mostly Cloudy near Miami Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Three Oaks
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 Three Oaks.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Miami Springs. Straight-line distance: 198.55 mi (319.54 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 Miami Springs
City in Florida, USA
| Population | 13,728 |
| Coordinates | 25.8223200, -80.2895000 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Miami Springs (-80.2895, 25.82232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 437 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $39.74 | $79.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $44.03 | $88.06 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $46.90 | $93.81 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $41.67 | $83.35 |
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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