Atlanta to Tampa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

416.6 miles 670.5 km · straight line
455 miles actual route 732.3 km · driving distance
8h 16min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
164° SSE bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Tampa?

The distance from Atlanta to Tampa is 416.6 miles (670.5 km) as the crow flies. Tampa is located SSE of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 455 miles, taking about 8h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Tampa in Florida.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta and Tampa. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to Tampa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 16min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 55min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~7h 51min $55–$159* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m elevation
Tampa
27.95°N, 82.46°W
America/New_York
15m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 139 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM