How far is Washington Park, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Washington Park, FL to Tampa, FL is about 262.8 miles (422.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188 miles (302.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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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 03h 55m.
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.
The most populous city in Lee County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington Park and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Park and Tampa.
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Start on the route
16 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest 8th Road
638 ft · 28 sec · Northwest 8th Road
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Continue on Northwest 8th Place
1144 ft · 56 sec · Northwest 8th Place
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest 31st Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Northwest 31st Avenue
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Turn right onto West Broward Boulevard
6.9 mi · 13 min · West Broward Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hiatus Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Hiatus Road
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Turn right
2218 ft · 42 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 595 West
1113 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Merge slight left
236 mi · 4 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 618 Toll West, Selmon Expressway West: Tampa, Port of Tampa
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
7.8 mi · 9 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 Washington Park 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.
Port Everglades Expressway
Merge slight left
236 mi · 04h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving Washington Park and Partly Cloudy near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington Park to Tampa?
The road trip is about 262.8 miles (422.9 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?
Fort Myers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.8 miles from Washington Park and 133 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188 miles (302.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.8 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 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.54 one way or $71.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Washington Park and Partly Cloudy near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Myers
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 Fort Myers.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington Park and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 188.05 mi (302.63 km).
#1 Washington Park
Washington Park is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 26.1325900, -80.1811600 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 423 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
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 | $3.83 | $35.54 | $71.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $40.05 | $80.09 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $43.23 | $86.45 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $55.07 | $110.15 |
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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