How far is Tampa, FL from Woodlawn Beach, FL?

The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Woodlawn Beach, FL is about 468.5 miles (754 km), with a travel time of about 08h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 321.2 miles (516.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
468.51 mi
08h 34m
Flight
321.22 mi
516.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
321.22 mi
Kilometers
516.95 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
468.51 mi
Kilometers
754 km
Drive Time
08h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodlawn Beach
Tue, Nov 10, 5:29 PM CST
Return by in Tampa
Wed, Nov 11, 3:04 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tampa
2026-11-10T09:54
Arrive Woodlawn Beach
Tue, Nov 10, 6:29 PM EST
Route Timing
08h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:35 PM to 3:05 PM CST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:50 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tampa
8:00 PM EST
Overnight-style route

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
Greenville
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Tampa
234.2 mi
04h 17m
To Woodlawn Beach
234.3 mi
04h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 mph ESE
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 12:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Woodlawn Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Woodlawn Beach.

  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

    17 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    160.3 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    269.9 mi · 4 hr 49 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 191: Milton, Bagdad

    1724 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Garcon Point Road

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Garcon Point Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Garcon Point Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Garcon Point Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Avalon Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Avalon Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Gulf Breeze Parkway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Woodlawn Beach Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Woodlawn Beach Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Soundside Drive

    1910 ft · 52 sec · Soundside Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Soundside Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Woodlawn Beach.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
270 mi · 58%
I 275 North
177 mi · 38%
Garcon Point Road
8.79 mi · 2%
Avalon Boulevard
5.52 mi · 1%
Gulf Breeze Parkway
4.27 mi · 1%
Woodlawn Beach Road
0.81 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight right

270 mi · 04h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 34m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+147.3 mi
321.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
04h 17m from Tampa
Leave By
6:50 PM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tampa and Mostly Cloudy near Woodlawn Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Woodlawn Beach?

The road trip is about 468.5 miles (754 km) and usually takes 08h 34m 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 234.2 miles from Tampa and 234.3 miles from Woodlawn Beach.

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

The direct path is about 321.2 miles (516.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 147.3 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 EST. 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 $62.86 one way or $125.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 146.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tampa and Woodlawn Beach, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tampa and Mostly Cloudy near Woodlawn Beach.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Woodlawn Beach. Straight-line distance: 321.22 mi (516.95 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
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#2 Woodlawn Beach

Woodlawn Beach is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.3882500, -86.9908000
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Tampa (-82.45843, 27.94752)
End: Woodlawn Beach (-86.9908, 30.38825)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 754 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.53 gal
62.58 L · about $62.86
Round trip
$125.73
33.06 gal · 125.16 L
Estimated CO2
146.9 kg one way
Round trip: 293.8 kg / 648 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.80 $62.86 $125.73
Mid-grade $4.29 $70.88 $141.76
Premium $4.63 $76.58 $153.17
Diesel $5.90 $97.56 $195.12

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 · Nov 09, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Tampa, FL and Woodlawn Beach, FL. The current time in Tampa is 09:54:40, although it is 08:54:40 in Woodlawn Beach.

Distance to Other Cities

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