How far is Tampa, FL from Saint James City, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Saint James City, FL is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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 52m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Saint James City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Saint James City.
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Start on East Kennedy Boulevard
36 m · 11 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Tampa Street
90 m · 13 sec · North Tampa Street
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Turn left onto East Jackson Street
2823 ft · 2 min · East Jackson Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Jackson Street
21 m · 4 sec · East Jackson Street
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Turn left onto North Nebraska Avenue
123 m · 10 sec · North Nebraska Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 618 Toll East: Brandon
853 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Naples
2585 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 1 hr
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Keep slight left
38.9 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 768: Punta Gorda, Punta Gorda Airport
1388 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Jones Loop Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Jones Loop Road
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Continue on Burnt Store Road
15.9 mi · 21 min · Burnt Store Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Burnt Store Road North
2.1 mi · 4 min · Burnt Store Road North
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Turn right onto Southwest Pine Island Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Pine Island Road
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Continue on Pine Island Road
3.9 mi · 8 min · Pine Island Road
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Turn left onto Stringfellow Road
7.9 mi · 19 min · Stringfellow Road
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Continue on Oleander Street
2162 ft · 1 min · Oleander Street
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Turn left onto Sixth Avenue
975 ft · 45 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Turn right onto Poinciana Avenue
95 m · 14 sec · Poinciana Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Poinciana Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Saint James City.
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 75 South
Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Sunny leaving Tampa and Sunny near Saint James City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Saint James City?
The road trip is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Nokomis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Tampa and 68.6 miles from Saint James City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 12:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.12 one way or $40.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tampa and Sunny near Saint James City.
Stop Ideas Near Nokomis
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 Nokomis.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Saint James City. Straight-line distance: 102.87 mi (165.55 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 Saint James City
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
| Population | 3,784 |
| Coordinates | 26.4975800, -82.0784300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint James City (-82.07843, 26.49758)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $20.12 | $40.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.29 | $44.58 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $23.75 | $47.49 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $21.10 | $42.19 |
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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