How far is Tampa, FL from Sebring, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Sebring, FL is about 94 miles (151.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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.
Flight 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 02h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat of Polk County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Sebring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Sebring.
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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
25.8 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven
2270 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Polk Parkway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Polk Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow
2311 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto Bartow Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Bartow Road
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
3183 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
2787 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive
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Continue straight
1427 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
10.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Haines City, Avon Park
1128 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
83 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto US 27
22.6 mi · 28 min · US 27
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Continue straight
5.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Sebring Parkway
2.2 mi · 5 min · Sebring Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Sebring Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Sebring Parkway
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Turn right onto North Ridgewood Drive
1905 ft · 58 sec · North Ridgewood Drive
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Enter the roundabout toward Circle Park Drive
147 m · 12 sec · Circle Park Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Circle Park Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Sebring.
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
25.8 mi · 00h 29m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sebring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Sebring?
The road trip is about 94 miles (151.2 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Bartow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from Tampa and 47 miles from Sebring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 2:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.77 one way or $27.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tampa and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sebring.
Stop Ideas Near Bartow
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 Bartow.
Winter Haven
Lakeland
Lakeland
Sebring
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Sebring. Straight-line distance: 69.63 mi (112.06 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 Sebring
City in Florida
| Population | 10,588 |
| Coordinates | 27.4955900, -81.4409100 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sebring (-81.44091, 27.49559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $13.77 | $27.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.26 | $30.52 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $16.25 | $32.51 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $14.44 | $28.88 |
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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