How far is Tampa, FL from Orange Park, FL?

The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Orange Park, FL is about 179.8 miles (289.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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
179.85 mi
03h 45m
Flight
159.87 mi
257.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.87 mi
Kilometers
257.29 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.85 mi
Kilometers
289.44 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orange Park
Thu, Apr 23, 10:39 AM EDT
Return by in Tampa
Thu, Apr 23, 2:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tampa
2026-04-23T06:53
Arrive Orange Park
Thu, Apr 23, 10:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:28 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ocala
FL

The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.

From Tampa
90.1 mi
01h 52m
To Orange Park
89.7 mi
01h 52m

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
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Orange Park.

  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

    82.3 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 326

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    44 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Northwest 70th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North US 301: Starke

    20.5 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto County Road 219A

    6.5 mi · 9 min · County Road 219A

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    40.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Kingsley Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Kingsley Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Plainfield Avenue

    45 m · 7 sec · Plainfield Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Plainfield Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 North
99.4 mi · 55%
North US 301
20.5 mi · 11%
County Road 219A
6.54 mi · 4%
Kingsley Avenue
2.45 mi · 1%
Northwest 70th Street
1.46 mi · 1%
North Ashley Drive
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

I 275 North

Merge slight left

82.3 mi · 01h 28m

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
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
159.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ocala
01h 52m from Tampa
Leave By
9:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tampa and Sunny near Orange Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Orange Park?

The road trip is about 179.8 miles (289.4 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Ocala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.1 miles from Tampa and 89.7 miles from Orange Park.

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

The direct path is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 9:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.34 one way or $52.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tampa and Sunny near Orange Park.

Stop Ideas Near Ocala

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ocala and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.5 mi away

Belleview City Hall Park

Belleview , FL
SE Abshier Blvd, Belleview, FL 34420, United States
Rating 4.6/5 20 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Ocala Citizens' Circle
Meeting point 5.6 mi away

Ocala Citizens' Circle

Ocala , FL
SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
Rating 4.6/5 29 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ocala.

BUS

Ocala, Florida

1 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

34 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

37 mi away
601 North Main Street
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

55 mi away
201 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Orange Park. Straight-line distance: 159.87 mi (257.29 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
Orange Park

#2 Orange Park

Town in Florida

Population8,777
Coordinates30.1660700, -81.7064800
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Tampa (-82.45843, 27.94752)
End: Orange Park (-81.70648, 30.16607)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.35 gal
24.02 L · about $26.34
Round trip
$52.68
12.7 gal · 48.04 L
Estimated CO2
56.4 kg one way
Round trip: 112.9 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $26.34 $52.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $29.18 $58.37
Premium $4.90 $31.09 $62.18
Diesel $4.35 $27.62 $55.24

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

There is no time difference between Tampa and Orange Park. The current time is 06:53:52.

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.