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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 51m.
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.
Town in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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.
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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
211.3 mi · 3 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 331: DeFuniak Springs, Freeport
1849 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto US Highway 331 South
23.9 mi · 31 min · US Highway 331 South
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Turn right onto US Highway 98 West
10.2 mi · 16 min · US Highway 98 West
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Turn left onto Scenic Gulf Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Scenic Gulf Drive
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Turn left
29 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
35 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
84 m · 20 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Miramar Beach.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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).
#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 Miramar Beach
Census-designated place in Walton County, Florida
| Population | 6,146 |
| Coordinates | 30.3743700, -86.3585600 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Miramar Beach (-86.35856, 30.37437)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 684 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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