Montreal to Tampa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1306.7 miles 2103 km · straight line
1489.3 miles actual route 2396.8 km · driving distance
28h 41min estimated drive time
CAD 241 - CAD 297 estimated fuel cost
~3h 8min flight time
205° SSW bearing direction

How far is Montreal from Tampa?

The distance from Montreal to Tampa is 1306.7 miles (2103 km) as the crow flies. Tampa is located SSW of Montreal. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1489.3 miles, taking about 28h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 8min. Montreal is in Quebec, Canada, while Tampa is in Florida, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Montreal 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 Montreal to Tampa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 41min CAD 241 - CAD 297 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 25min $119–$223* Budget
Train ~37h 17min $179–$521* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Montreal & Tampa

Quick Facts

Montreal
45.50°N, 73.57°W
America/Toronto
36m 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 436 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 109 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM