How far is Tampa, FL from West Palm Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to West Palm Beach, FL is about 204.8 miles (329.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 06m.
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.
City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and West Palm Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and West Palm Beach.
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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
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
46.4 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit left
784 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
90 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
926 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
76.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 706: Jupiter
2715 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Indiantown Road
152 m · 19 sec · Indiantown Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
16 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 704: Okeechobee Boulevard, Downtown
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Okeechobee Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Okeechobee Boulevard
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Turn slight left
597 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto South Tamarind Avenue
3163 ft · 2 min · South Tamarind Avenue
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Turn right onto Banyan Boulevard
2751 ft · 1 min · Banyan Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Dixie Highway
105 m · 9 sec · North Dixie Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Dixie Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and West Palm Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
76.7 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Tampa and Partly Sunny near West Palm Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to West Palm Beach?
The road trip is about 204.8 miles (329.6 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?
Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.4 miles from Tampa and 102.3 miles from West Palm Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.99 one way or $59.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tampa and Partly Sunny near West Palm Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere
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 Fellsmere.
Okeechobee
Sebring
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and West Palm Beach. Straight-line distance: 170.4 mi (274.24 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 Palm Beach
The most populous city in Palm Beach County, Florida.
| Population | 112,782 |
| Coordinates | 26.7153400, -80.0533700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Palm Beach (-80.05337, 26.71534)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 330 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $29.99 | $59.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $33.23 | $66.46 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $35.40 | $70.80 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $31.45 | $62.90 |
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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