How far is Tampa, FL from Ponce Inlet, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Ponce Inlet, FL is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.8 miles (196 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Ponce Inlet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Ponce Inlet.
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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
60.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
13.4 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right
56.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95: Miami, Jacksonville
1195 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Miami
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 421: Port Orange
2466 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Taylor Road
1124 ft · 27 sec · Taylor Road
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Continue on Dunlawton Avenue
4.7 mi · 8 min · Dunlawton Avenue
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Continue on Dunlawton Boulevard
843 ft · 23 sec · Dunlawton Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Atlantic Avenue
4.3 mi · 10 min · South Atlantic Avenue
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Turn right onto Oceanview Avenue
607 ft · 33 sec · Oceanview Avenue
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Turn left onto Montrose Avenue
85 m · 12 sec · Montrose Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Montrose Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Ponce Inlet.
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
60.9 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tampa and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ponce Inlet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Ponce Inlet?
The road trip is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Doctor Phillips is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Tampa and 73.6 miles from Ponce Inlet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.8 miles (196 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.57 one way or $43.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tampa and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ponce Inlet.
Stop Ideas Near Doctor Phillips
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
City of Orlando
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Doctor Phillips.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Kissimmee
Winter Park
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Ponce Inlet. Straight-line distance: 121.78 mi (195.99 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 Ponce Inlet
Town in Volusia County, Florida, United States
| Population | 3,335 |
| Coordinates | 29.0963700, -80.9370000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ponce Inlet (-80.937, 29.09637)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $21.57 | $43.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.90 | $47.80 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $25.46 | $50.92 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $22.62 | $45.24 |
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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