Durham, North Carolina to Tampa: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Durham, North Carolina from Tampa?
The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Tampa is 593.5 miles (955.1 km) as the crow flies. Tampa is located SSW of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 712.2 miles, taking about 14h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina and Tampa in Florida.
This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.
Coordinates come from public place data for Durham, North Carolina and Tampa. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
How to Get from Durham, North Carolina to Tampa
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 198 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
- You could travel this distance about 42 times to circle the Earth's equator