Jacksonville, North Carolina to Tampa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

555.6 miles 894.2 km · straight line
666.7 miles estimated 1073 km · driving distance
13h 25min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
214° SSW bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, North Carolina from Tampa?

The distance from Jacksonville, North Carolina to Tampa is 555.6 miles (894.2 km) as the crow flies. Tampa is located SSW of Jacksonville, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 666.7 miles, taking about 13h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, North Carolina to Tampa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 25min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 6min $53–$100* Budget
Train ~17h 27min $80–$233* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, North Carolina & Tampa

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, North Carolina
34.75°N, 77.43°W
America/New_York
4m 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 185 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients