How far is Tampa, FL from Miramar Beach, FL?

The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Miramar Beach, FL is about 425 miles (683.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 288.9 miles (465 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 43m 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
424.98 mi
07h 51m
Flight
288.91 mi
464.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
288.91 mi
Kilometers
464.96 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
424.98 mi
Kilometers
683.94 km
Drive Time
07h 51m

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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 07h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miramar Beach
Thu, Apr 16, 5:00 PM CDT
Return by in Tampa
Fri, Apr 17, 1:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tampa
2026-04-16T10:09
Arrive Miramar Beach
Thu, Apr 16, 6:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:52 PM to 2:22 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
8:16 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
Lee
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Tampa
212.6 mi
03h 55m
To Miramar Beach
212.4 mi
03h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE
Destination
Miramar Beach Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
81°F
Thursday
Using Freeport as the closest live forecast in the Walton County weather hub.

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Miramar Beach.

  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

    211.3 mi · 3 hr 46 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 331: DeFuniak Springs, Freeport

    1849 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto US Highway 331 South

    23.9 mi · 31 min · US Highway 331 South

  12. 12

    Turn right onto US Highway 98 West

    10.2 mi · 16 min · US Highway 98 West

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Scenic Gulf Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Scenic Gulf Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left

    29 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    35 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    84 m · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
212 mi · 50%
I 275 North
177 mi · 42%
US Highway 331 South
23.9 mi · 6%
US Highway 98 West
10.2 mi · 2%
Scenic Gulf Drive
0.68 mi
US 331
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight right

211 mi · 03h 46m

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 51m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+136.1 mi
288.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
03h 55m from Tampa
Leave By
8:16 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Tampa and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Miramar Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Miramar Beach?

The road trip is about 425 miles (683.9 km) and usually takes 07h 51m 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?

Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 212.6 miles from Tampa and 212.4 miles from Miramar Beach.

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

The direct path is about 288.9 miles (465 km), while the road route adds roughly 136.1 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 $49.90 one way or $99.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Tampa and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Miramar Beach.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Miramar Beach. Straight-line distance: 288.91 mi (464.96 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
Miramar Beach

#2 Miramar Beach

Census-designated place in Walton County, Florida

Population6,146
Coordinates30.3743700, -86.3585600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Tampa (-82.45843, 27.94752)
End: Miramar Beach (-86.35856, 30.37437)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 684 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.03 gal
45.54 L · about $49.90
Round trip
$99.80
24.06 gal · 91.08 L
Estimated CO2
106.9 kg one way
Round trip: 213.8 kg / 471 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $49.90 $99.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $55.29 $110.58
Premium $4.90 $58.90 $117.80
Diesel $4.35 $52.33 $104.66

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 · Apr 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Tampa, FL and Miramar Beach, FL. The current time in Tampa is 10:09:21, although it is 09:09:21 in Miramar Beach.

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.