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

The driving distance from Woodlawn Beach, FL to Tampa, FL is about 470.1 miles (756.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 321.2 miles (516.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
470.12 mi
07h 03m
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
470.12 mi
Kilometers
756.58 km
Drive Time
07h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tampa
Tue, Nov 10, 3:53 PM EST
Return by in Woodlawn Beach
Tue, Nov 10, 9:57 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodlawn Beach
2026-11-10T07:50
Arrive Tampa
Tue, Nov 10, 2:53 PM CST
Route Timing
07h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:03 PM to 3:33 PM EST

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

Leave by
9:54 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodlawn Beach
8:00 PM CST
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 Woodlawn Beach
234.4 mi
03h 31m
To Tampa
235.7 mi
03h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 12:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Soundside Drive

    1910 ft · 54 sec · Soundside Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Woodlawn Beach Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Woodlawn Beach Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Gulf Breeze Parkway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Avalon Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Avalon Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Garcon Point Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Garcon Point Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Avalon Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Avalon Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    1713 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    274 mi · 4 hr 54 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg

    15.9 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown East-West

    2767 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    77 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Downtown East, Jefferson Street

    856 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on North Orange Avenue

    1531 ft · 47 sec · North Orange Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Pierce Street

    1364 ft · 41 sec · Pierce Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Kennedy Boulevard

    1336 ft · 46 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
274 mi · 58%
I-75 South
161 mi · 34%
I 275 South
15.9 mi · 3%
Avalon Boulevard
9.36 mi · 2%
Gulf Breeze Parkway
4.24 mi · 1%
Garcon Point Road
1.56 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

274 mi · 04h 54m

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
07h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+148.9 mi
321.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
03h 31m from Woodlawn Beach
Leave By
9:54 PM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Woodlawn Beach and Partly Sunny near Tampa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 470.1 miles (756.6 km) and usually takes 07h 03m 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 234.4 miles from Woodlawn Beach and 235.7 miles from Tampa.

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 148.9 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 CST. 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 $63.09 one way or $126.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 147.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

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#1 Woodlawn Beach

Woodlawn Beach is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.3882500, -86.9908000
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Tampa

#2 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
Start: Soundside Drive (-86.990755, 30.388125)
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 757 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.59 gal
62.8 L · about $63.09
Round trip
$126.18
33.18 gal · 125.6 L
Estimated CO2
147.4 kg one way
Round trip: 294.9 kg / 650 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.80 $63.09 $126.18
Mid-grade $4.29 $71.14 $142.28
Premium $4.63 $76.86 $153.72
Diesel $5.90 $97.91 $195.83

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 Woodlawn Beach, FL and Tampa, FL. The current time in Woodlawn Beach is 07:50:20, although it is 08:50:20 in Tampa.

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.