How far is Tampa, FL from Midway, FL?

The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Midway, FL is about 285.8 miles (459.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.3 miles (343.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
285.77 mi
05h 13m
Flight
213.24 mi
343.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.24 mi
Kilometers
343.18 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
285.77 mi
Kilometers
459.9 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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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 05h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midway
Tue, May 5, 5:48 AM EDT
Return by in Tampa
Tue, May 5, 11:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tampa
2026-05-05T00:34
Arrive Midway
Tue, May 5, 5:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tampa
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
High Springs
FL

City in Alachua County, Florida, United States

From Tampa
143 mi
02h 36m
To Midway
142.8 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SSE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Midway.

  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

    104 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90: Midway, Quincy

    2371 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 90 West: Midway, Quincy

    130 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Blue Star Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Blue Star Highway

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    100 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Dover Road

    32 m · 3 sec · Dover Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Dover Road

    2537 ft · 48 sec · Dover Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Joyner Road

    654 ft · 29 sec · Joyner Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Joyner Road

    1135 ft · 50 sec · Joyner Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Joyner Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 North
177 mi · 62%
I 10 West
104 mi · 36%
Blue Star Highway
1.87 mi · 1%
Dover Road
0.5 mi
US 90
0.45 mi
Joyner Road
0.34 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

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.

Drive Time
05h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.5 mi
213.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
High Springs
02h 36m from Tampa
Leave By
6:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Midway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Midway?

The road trip is about 285.8 miles (459.9 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?

High Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143 miles from Tampa and 142.8 miles from Midway.

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

The direct path is about 213.3 miles (343.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.5 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 6:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.81 one way or $83.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Midway.

Stop Ideas Near High Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around High Springs, 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 High Springs.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

33 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

42 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

83 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

94 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Midway. Straight-line distance: 213.24 mi (343.18 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
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#2 Midway

City in Florida, United States

Population2,956
Coordinates30.4954800, -84.4543500
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Tampa (-82.45843, 27.94752)
End: Midway (-84.45435, 30.49548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 460 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.08 gal
38.17 L · about $41.81
Round trip
$83.62
20.16 gal · 76.34 L
Estimated CO2
89.6 kg one way
Round trip: 179.2 kg / 395 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $41.81 $83.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.33 $92.66
Premium $4.90 $49.35 $98.70
Diesel $4.35 $43.85 $87.70

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Tampa and Midway. The current time is 00:34:54.

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.