How far is Tampa, FL from Oakland, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Oakland, FL is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Oakland.
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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
1.1 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando
2472 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
58.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 429 North: Apopka
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Western Beltway
17.6 mi · 20 min · Western Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 535: Winter Garden Vineland Road
2089 ft · 51 sec
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Continue on Stoneybrook West Parkway
584 ft · 13 sec · Stoneybrook West Parkway
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Turn left onto Winter Garden Vineland Road
913 ft · 27 sec · Winter Garden Vineland Road
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Turn slight left
105 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Winter Garden Vineland Road
2813 ft · 56 sec · Winter Garden Vineland Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vineland Road
41 m · 3 sec · Vineland Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Vineland Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Vineland Road
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Turn left onto West Colonial Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Colonial Drive
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Turn right onto Tubb Street
1454 ft · 47 sec · Tubb Street
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Turn left onto Oakland Avenue
1630 ft · 45 sec · Oakland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oakland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Oakland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 4 East
Continue straight
58.6 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Tampa and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Oakland?
The road trip is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km) and usually takes 01h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Polk City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Tampa and 42.8 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.53 one way or $25.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tampa and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Polk City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Polk City.
Lakeland
Lakeland
Winter Haven
Dade City, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 65.46 mi (105.34 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 Oakland
Town in Orange County, Florida, United States
| Population | 3,152 |
| Coordinates | 28.5550000, -81.6331300 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakland (-81.63313, 28.555)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $12.53 | $25.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.88 | $27.76 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $14.79 | $29.57 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $13.14 | $26.27 |
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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