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

The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Washington Park, FL is about 262.3 miles (422.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188 miles (302.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
262.26 mi
04h 48m
Flight
188.05 mi
302.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.05 mi
Kilometers
302.63 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
262.26 mi
Kilometers
422.06 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington Park
Sat, Nov 7, 2:11 AM EST
Return by in Tampa
Sat, Nov 7, 7:00 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tampa
2026-11-06T21:22
Arrive Washington Park
Sat, Nov 7, 2:11 AM EST
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:22 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tampa
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Gateway
FL

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

From Tampa
131.2 mi
02h 24m
To Washington Park
131 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
85°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 11:00 AM EST
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Kennedy Boulevard

    36 m · 11 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Tampa Street

    90 m · 13 sec · North Tampa Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Jackson Street

    2823 ft · 2 min · East Jackson Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on East Jackson Street

    21 m · 4 sec · East Jackson Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Nebraska Avenue

    123 m · 10 sec · North Nebraska Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 618 Toll East: Brandon

    853 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Naples

    2585 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpike

    756 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto SR 84 East, I 595 East, US 441: Florida's Turnpike, North Orlando, South Miami

    2215 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando North

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1640 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Florida's Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 838 East: Sunrise Boulevard

    2724 ft · 58 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto West Sunrise Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Sunrise Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue

    1061 ft · 31 sec · Northwest 31st Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Northwest 8th Road

    1830 ft · 1 min · Northwest 8th Road

  21. 21

    Turn left

    16 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Washington 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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
238 mi · 91%
Port Everglades Expressway
9.05 mi · 3%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
7.82 mi · 3%
Florida's Turnpike
3.3 mi · 1%
West Sunrise Boulevard
1.77 mi · 1%
East Jackson Street
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

181 mi · 03h 14m

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
04h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.3 mi
188 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gateway
02h 24m from Tampa
Leave By
7:22 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Tampa and Sunny near Washington Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 262.3 miles (422.1 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

Gateway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.2 miles from Tampa and 131 miles from Washington Park.

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

The direct path is about 188 miles (302.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.46 one way or $70.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Tampa and Sunny near Washington Park.

Stop Ideas Near Gateway

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gateway, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

18 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

57 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Sebring

107 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

115 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Washington Park. Straight-line distance: 188.05 mi (302.63 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
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#2 Washington Park

Washington Park is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates26.1325900, -80.1811600
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Tampa (-82.45843, 27.94752)
End: Washington Park (-80.18116, 26.13259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 422 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.25 gal
35.03 L · about $35.46
Round trip
$70.93
18.5 gal · 70.06 L
Estimated CO2
82.2 kg one way
Round trip: 164.4 kg / 362 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $35.46 $70.93
Mid-grade $4.32 $39.96 $79.92
Premium $4.66 $43.13 $86.27
Diesel $5.94 $54.95 $109.91

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Tampa and Washington Park. The current time is 21:22:36.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.