How far is Tampa, FL from Ocean City, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Ocean City, FL is about 434.5 miles (699.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 304.1 miles (489.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 08h 03m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Ocean City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Ocean City.
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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
226.4 mi · 4 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 285: Niceville, Eglin AFB
1694 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
17.6 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto East John Sims Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min · East John Sims Parkway
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Continue on John Sims Parkway
1 km · 1 min · John Sims Parkway
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Keep slight right
9.2 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Racetrack Road Northeast
1760 ft · 43 sec · Racetrack Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Rickey Avenue
861 ft · 38 sec · Rickey Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gladys Street
109 m · 16 sec · Gladys Street
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Continue on Newcastle Drive
2864 ft · 2 min · Newcastle Drive
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Turn left onto Ross Road
35 m · 5 sec · Ross Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ross Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Ocean City.
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
226 mi · 04h 03m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Tampa and Mostly Cloudy near Ocean City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Ocean City?
The road trip is about 434.5 miles (699.3 km) and usually takes 08h 03m 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 217.2 miles from Tampa and 217.3 miles from Ocean City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 304.1 miles (489.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 130.4 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 EST. 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 $58.78 one way or $117.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tampa and Ocean City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Tampa and Mostly Cloudy near Ocean City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Ocean City. Straight-line distance: 304.09 mi (489.38 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 Ocean City
Ocean City is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.4410300, -86.6135600 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ocean City (-86.61356, 30.44103)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 699 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.83 | $58.78 | $117.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $66.23 | $132.45 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $71.48 | $142.97 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $91.08 | $182.15 |
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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