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

The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Winter Park, FL is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.14 mi
01h 48m
Flight
81.67 mi
131.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.67 mi
Kilometers
131.44 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.14 mi
Kilometers
145.07 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winter Park
Thu, Apr 23, 6:57 AM EDT
Return by in Tampa
Thu, Apr 23, 8:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tampa
2026-04-23T05:09
Arrive Winter Park
Thu, Apr 23, 6:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tampa
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Polk City
FL

City in Polk County, Florida, United States

From Tampa
45 mi
00h 54m
To Winter Park
45 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph ESE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Kennedy Boulevard

    122 m · 17 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Ashley Drive

    1748 ft · 49 sec · North Ashley Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 275

    1164 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 North

    843 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando

    2472 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    10.9 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Par Street

    1411 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Par Street

    138 m · 17 sec · Par Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Clay Avenue

    48 m · 10 sec · Clay Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Westminster Street

    1045 ft · 51 sec · Westminster Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Orange Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Orange Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Fairbanks Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Fairbanks Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Osceola Avenue

    2052 ft · 58 sec · Osceola Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Brewer Avenue

    954 ft · 27 sec · Brewer Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brewer Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Winter 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
85.6 mi · 95%
North Orange Avenue
1.13 mi · 1%
I 275 North
0.86 mi · 1%
Fairbanks Avenue
0.75 mi · 1%
Osceola Avenue
0.39 mi
Par Street
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

I 4 East

Continue straight

60.9 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
81.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Polk City
00h 54m from Tampa
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Winter Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km) and usually takes 01h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Polk City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Tampa and 45 miles from Winter Park.

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

The direct path is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.19 one way or $26.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Winter Park.

Stop Ideas Near Polk City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Polk City, 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 Polk City.

RAIL

Lakeland

20 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

20 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Winter Haven

22 mi away
1800 7th St SW
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

41 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Winter Park. Straight-line distance: 81.67 mi (131.44 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
Winter Park

#2 Winter Park

City in Orange County, Florida, United States

Population30,667
Coordinates28.6000000, -81.3392400
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Tampa (-82.45843, 27.94752)
End: Winter Park (-81.33924, 28.6)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.04 L · about $13.19
Round trip
$26.38
6.36 gal · 24.08 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $13.19 $26.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.62 $29.23
Premium $4.90 $15.57 $31.14
Diesel $4.35 $13.83 $27.67

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tampa and Winter Park. The current time is 05:09:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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