How far is Tampa, FL from Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Raleigh, NC is about 643.2 miles (1035.2 km), with a travel time of about 12h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 585.1 miles (941.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 12h 07m.
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.
City in Chatham County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Raleigh.
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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
82.3 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 326
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Turn slight right
44 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Northwest 70th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street
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Turn left
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn straight onto North US 301: Starke
52.3 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Continue straight
24.8 mi · 31 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1618 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
15.9 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
10 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Savannah
1940 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
106.8 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Keep slight left
292.9 mi · 5 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington
1480 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Raleigh
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left
12.6 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Rock Quarry Rd North
1718 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Rock Quarry Road
2190 ft · 49 sec · Rock Quarry Road
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Turn left onto Rock Quarry Road
1488 ft · 41 sec · Rock Quarry Road
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Wilmington Street
987 ft · 41 sec · South Wilmington Street
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Turn left onto East South Street
7 m · 1 sec · East South Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East South Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Raleigh.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 95 North
Keep slight left
293 mi · 05h 19m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tampa and Sunny near Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Raleigh?
The road trip is about 643.2 miles (1035.2 km) and usually takes 12h 07m 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?
Pooler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 322.1 miles from Tampa and 321.1 miles from Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 585.1 miles (941.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. 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 $94.16 one way or $188.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 201.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Tampa and Sunny near Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Pooler
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Savannah City Hall
Savannah City Bureau of Sanitation
City of Savannah - Utility Services
Richmond Hill City Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pooler.
Savannah
Yemassee
Jesup
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 585.11 mi (941.64 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 Raleigh
The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education.
| Population | 474,414 |
| Coordinates | 35.7721000, -78.6386100 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: Raleigh (-78.63861, 35.7721)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1035 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 01m |
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 | $94.16 | $188.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $104.33 | $208.66 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $111.14 | $222.28 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $98.74 | $197.49 |
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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