How far is Tampa, FL from Nocatee, FL?

The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Nocatee, FL is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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
207.35 mi
04h 03m
Flight
160.75 mi
258.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.75 mi
Kilometers
258.71 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.35 mi
Kilometers
333.7 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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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 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nocatee
Fri, Oct 16, 1:13 AM EDT
Return by in Tampa
Fri, Oct 16, 5:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tampa
2026-10-15T21:10
Arrive Nocatee
Fri, Oct 16, 1:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 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
8:54 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
Lake Mary
FL

City in Seminole County, Florida, United States

From Tampa
103.8 mi
02h 01m
To Nocatee
103.6 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando

    2472 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95: Miami, Jacksonville

    1195 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville

    1.6 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    60.4 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward International Golf Parkway

    1813 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on International Golf Parkway

    731 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto International Golf Parkway

    4.5 mi · 8 min · International Golf Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pine Island Road

    1.6 mi · 5 min · Pine Island Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Crosswater Parkway

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Crosswater Parkway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Crosswater Parkway

    49 m · 4 sec · Crosswater Parkway

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Crosswater Parkway

    2353 ft · 1 min · Crosswater Parkway

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Crosswater Parkway

    64 m · 6 sec · Crosswater Parkway

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Crosswater Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min · Crosswater Parkway

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crosswater Parkway

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
131 mi · 63%
I 95 North
62.6 mi · 30%
International Golf Parkway
4.97 mi · 2%
Crosswater Parkway
2.35 mi · 1%
Pine Island Road
1.64 mi · 1%
I 275 North
0.86 mi
Longest Stretch

I 4 East

Continue straight

60.9 mi · 01h 07m

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
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.7 mi
160.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Mary
02h 01m from Tampa
Leave By
8:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tampa and Sunny near Nocatee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

Lake Mary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.8 miles from Tampa and 103.6 miles from Nocatee.

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

The direct path is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 8:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.75 one way or $61.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tampa and Sunny near Nocatee.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Mary

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Mary, 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 Lake Mary.

RAIL

Sanford

6 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Winter Park

18 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

27 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

DeLand

29 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Nocatee. Straight-line distance: 160.75 mi (258.71 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 Nocatee

This planned community in northeast Florida is situated west of Ponte Vedra Beach, within the Saint Johns River basin.

Population0
Coordinates30.0832000, -81.4028300
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Start: Tampa (-82.45843, 27.94752)
End: Nocatee (-81.40283, 30.0832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.32 gal
27.7 L · about $30.75
Round trip
$61.50
14.64 gal · 55.4 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.1 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.20 $30.75 $61.50
Mid-grade $4.68 $34.26 $68.53
Premium $5.01 $36.67 $73.35
Diesel $6.07 $44.43 $88.86

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Tampa and Nocatee. The current time is 21:10:12.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.