New York to Tampa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1003.8 miles 1615.5 km · straight line
1132.7 miles actual route 1822.9 km · driving distance
21h 37min estimated drive time
$109 - $134 estimated fuel cost
~2h 31min flight time
211° SSW bearing direction

How far is New York from Tampa?

The distance from New York to Tampa is 1003.8 miles (1615.5 km) as the crow flies. Tampa is located SSW of New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1132.7 miles, taking about 21h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 31min. Both are located in United States — New York 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 New York 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 New York to Tampa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 37min $109 - $134 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 56min $91–$170* Budget
Train ~28h 6min $136–$396* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New York & Tampa

Quick Facts

New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m 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 335 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 84 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM