Long Island to Tampa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Long Island from Tampa?

The distance from Long Island to Tampa is 1032.7 miles (1662 km) as the crow flies. Tampa is located SSW of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1181.5 miles, taking about 22h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 35min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Long Island 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.