How far is Tampa, FL from Westwood Lake, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Westwood Lake, FL is about 272 miles (437.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200 miles (321.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 02m 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.
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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 05h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Westwood Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Westwood Lake.
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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
175.7 mi · 3 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Miami, South Bay
1118 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 27 South: Miami
2407 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
8.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit right toward Florida's Turnpike South: Homestead, Key West
1324 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
11 mi · 12 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 976: Southwest 40th Street, Bird Road
2811 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Southwest 40th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Southwest 40th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 112th Avenue
841 ft · 28 sec · Southwest 112th Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest 41st Terrace
79 m · 15 sec · Southwest 41st Terrace
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Turn right onto Southwest 111th Avenue
61 m · 14 sec · Southwest 111th Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest 42nd Street
643 ft · 28 sec · Southwest 42nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 42nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Westwood Lake.
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
176 mi · 03h 08m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tampa and Mostly Cloudy near Westwood Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Westwood Lake?
The road trip is about 272 miles (437.7 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?
Three Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.1 miles from Tampa and 135.8 miles from Westwood Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200 miles (321.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 72 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 6:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.82 one way or $79.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tampa and Mostly Cloudy near Westwood Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Three Oaks
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 Three Oaks.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Westwood Lake. Straight-line distance: 200.05 mi (321.95 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 Westwood Lake
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 11,838 |
| Coordinates | 25.7292700, -80.3728300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westwood Lake (-80.37283, 25.72927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 438 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $39.82 | $79.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $44.12 | $88.24 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $47.00 | $94.00 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $41.76 | $83.52 |
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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