How far is Tampa, FL from West Pensacola, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to West Pensacola, FL is about 470.3 miles (756.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 337.5 miles (543.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 33m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and West Pensacola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and West Pensacola.
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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
17 mi · 21 min
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Merge slight left
160.3 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 295: Fairfield Drive
1615 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 295 South
610 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto East Fairfield Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · East Fairfield Drive
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Turn left onto Fernwood Avenue
733 ft · 22 sec · Fernwood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Bobe Street
108 m · 12 sec · West Bobe Street
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Turn left onto Border Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Border Street
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Continue on Lillian Highway
1.2 km · 2 min · Lillian Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lillian Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and West Pensacola.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight right
283 mi · 05h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tampa and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Pensacola.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to West Pensacola?
The road trip is about 470.3 miles (756.8 km) and usually takes 08h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 235.1 miles from Tampa and 235.1 miles from West Pensacola.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 337.5 miles (543.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 132.8 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $68.86 one way or $137.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 147.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tampa and West Pensacola, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Tampa and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Pensacola.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and West Pensacola. Straight-line distance: 337.46 mi (543.09 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 Pensacola
Census-designated place in Escambia County, Florida
| Population | 21,339 |
| Coordinates | 30.4265900, -87.2796900 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Pensacola (-87.27969, 30.42659)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 757 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 52m |
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 | $68.86 | $137.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $76.29 | $152.59 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $81.27 | $162.55 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $72.21 | $144.42 |
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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