How far is Tampa, FL from West Hollywood, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to West Hollywood, FL is about 264.2 miles (425.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.2 miles (311 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 44m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 04h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and West Hollywood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and West Hollywood.
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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
181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
12.4 mi · 14 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Miami
926 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 822: Sheridan Street
2256 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Sheridan Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Sheridan Street
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Turn left onto North Park Road
1707 ft · 51 sec · North Park Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Park Road
1063 ft · 35 sec · West Park Road
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Turn right onto Taft Street
2854 ft · 1 min · Taft Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 40th Avenue
50 m · 5 sec · North 40th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto North 40th Avenue
1668 ft · 1 min · North 40th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 40th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and West Hollywood.
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
Keep slight left
181 mi · 03h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Tampa and Mostly Sunny near West Hollywood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to West Hollywood?
The road trip is about 264.2 miles (425.2 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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 132.2 miles from Tampa and 132 miles from West Hollywood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.2 miles (311 km), while the road route adds roughly 71 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 7:16 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.78 one way or $71.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tampa and Mostly Sunny near West Hollywood.
Stop Ideas Near Gateway
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 Gateway.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and West Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 193.22 mi (310.95 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 West Hollywood
West Hollywood is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 26.0206500, -80.1839400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Hollywood (-80.18394, 26.02065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 425 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.84 | $35.78 | $71.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $40.33 | $80.67 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $43.50 | $86.99 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $55.26 | $110.52 |
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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