How far is Tampa, FL from Myrtle Grove, FL?

The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Myrtle Grove, FL is about 471.9 miles (759.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 338.7 miles (545.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 13m 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
471.91 mi
08h 36m
Flight
338.72 mi
545.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
338.72 mi
Kilometers
545.11 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
471.91 mi
Kilometers
759.46 km
Drive Time
08h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Myrtle Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 8:20 AM CDT
Return by in Tampa
Thu, Apr 23, 5:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tampa
2026-04-23T00:43
Arrive Myrtle Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 9:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
08h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:37 PM to 3:07 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
6:46 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
Greenville
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Tampa
235.9 mi
04h 18m
To Myrtle Grove
235.9 mi
04h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph ESE
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Myrtle Grove.

  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

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 295: Fairfield Drive

    1615 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 295 South

    610 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Fairfield Drive

    2.9 mi · 6 min · East Fairfield Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Fairfield Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Fairfield Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 57th Avenue

    2274 ft · 1 min · North 57th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lillian Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Lillian Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right

    13 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
284 mi · 60%
I 275 North
177 mi · 38%
East Fairfield Drive
2.89 mi · 1%
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
2.7 mi · 1%
Fairfield Drive
1.6 mi
Lillian Highway
1.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight right

283 mi · 05h 04m

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
08h 36m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+133.2 mi
338.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
04h 18m from Tampa
Leave By
6:46 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tampa and Partly Sunny near Myrtle Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Myrtle Grove?

The road trip is about 471.9 miles (759.5 km) and usually takes 08h 36m 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?

Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 235.9 miles from Tampa and 235.9 miles from Myrtle Grove.

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

The direct path is about 338.7 miles (545.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 133.2 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 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 $69.06 one way or $138.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 148 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tampa and Partly Sunny near Myrtle Grove.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Myrtle Grove. Straight-line distance: 338.72 mi (545.11 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
Myrtle Grove

#2 Myrtle Grove

Census-designated place in Escambia County, Florida

Population15,870
Coordinates30.4210300, -87.3074700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Tampa (-82.45843, 27.94752)
End: Myrtle Grove (-87.30747, 30.42103)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 759 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.65 gal
63.04 L · about $69.06
Round trip
$138.13
33.3 gal · 126.08 L
Estimated CO2
148 kg one way
Round trip: 295.9 kg / 652 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $69.06 $138.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $76.52 $153.05
Premium $4.90 $81.52 $163.04
Diesel $4.35 $72.43 $144.86

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Tampa, FL and Myrtle Grove, FL. The current time in Tampa is 00:43:28, although it is 23:43:28 in Myrtle Grove.

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.