How far is Watertown, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Watertown, FL to Tampa, FL is about 172.2 miles (277.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.4 miles (250.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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 Watertown and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watertown and Tampa.
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Start on Northeast Washington Street
551 ft · 21 sec · Northeast Washington Street
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Turn left onto Northeast Milton Terrace
1019 ft · 45 sec · Northeast Milton Terrace
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast Jacksonvile Loop
595 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Jacksonvile Loop
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Turn right onto East Duval Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Duval Street
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Turn left onto Southwest Main Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Southwest Main Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest State Road 47
3.8 mi · 6 min · Southwest State Road 47
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Turn left onto I 75 South: Tampa
1165 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
148.5 mi · 2 hr 39 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
15.9 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown East-West
2767 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right
77 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown East, Jefferson Street
856 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on North Orange Avenue
1531 ft · 47 sec · North Orange Avenue
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Turn straight onto Pierce Street
1364 ft · 41 sec · Pierce Street
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Turn right onto East Kennedy Boulevard
1336 ft · 46 sec · 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 Watertown 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 75 South
Merge slight left
148 mi · 02h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Watertown 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 Watertown to Tampa?
The road trip is about 172.2 miles (277.1 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Belleview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Watertown and 85.5 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.4 miles (250.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.31 one way or $46.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Watertown and Partly Cloudy near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Belleview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
Ocala Citizens' Circle
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belleview.
Ocala, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
DeLand
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watertown and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 155.4 mi (250.09 km).
#1 Watertown
Watertown is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.1924500, -82.6145700 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| 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: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $23.31 | $46.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $26.27 | $52.53 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $28.35 | $56.70 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $36.12 | $72.24 |
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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