How far is Villano Beach, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Villano Beach, FL to Tampa, FL is about 188.9 miles (304 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.3 miles (248.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Seminole County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Villano Beach and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Villano Beach and Tampa.
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Start on Village Drive
12 m · 9 sec · Village Drive
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Continue on Village Drive
865 ft · 43 sec · Village Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Coastal Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Coastal Highway
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Turn right onto Francis and Mary Usina Bridge
1.4 km · 2 min · Francis and Mary Usina Bridge
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Continue on Vilano Causeway
3157 ft · 1 min · Vilano Causeway
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Continue on May Street
2122 ft · 58 sec · May Street
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Turn left onto San Marco Avenue
71 m · 7 sec · San Marco Avenue
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Turn slight right
47 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto West San Carlos Avenue
97 m · 7 sec · West San Carlos Avenue
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Turn left onto North Ponce de Leon Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Ponce de Leon Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on South Ponce de Leon Boulevard
15.4 mi · 22 min · South Ponce de Leon Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Miami
1740 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
35.3 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando, International Airport, International Speedway
1439 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando
156 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 4, FL 400: Orlando, South Daytona
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 4 West: Orlando
3039 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
36.6 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight right
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
1699 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
2550 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
1328 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
81.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight left toward FL 618 Toll: Port of Tampa, West Selmon Expressway Toll
1.1 km · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown, West Selmonm Expressway Toll
1161 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown, West Selmon Expressway Toll
2296 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East
1212 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto East Kennedy Boulevard
1885 ft · 1 min · East Kennedy Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Villano Beach and Tampa.
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 4 West
Merge slight left
81.3 mi · 01h 32m
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 Villano Beach and Sunny near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Villano Beach to Tampa?
The road trip is about 188.9 miles (304 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
Longwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.9 miles from Villano Beach and 93 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.3 miles (248.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.67 one way or $55.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Villano Beach and Sunny near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Longwood
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 Longwood.
Winter Park
Sanford
Orlando Health/Amtrak
DeLand
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Villano Beach and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 154.32 mi (248.35 km).
#1 Villano Beach
City in St.
| Population | 2,678 |
| Coordinates | 29.9385800, -81.3020200 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 304 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $27.67 | $55.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $30.66 | $61.31 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $32.66 | $65.31 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $29.01 | $58.03 |
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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