How far apart are Tampa and Fort Lauderdale?

There are 190.62 miles from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale in southeast direction and 265 miles (426.48 kilometers) by car, following the I-75 S route.

Tampa and Fort Lauderdale are 3 hours 55 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Tampa, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL. The halfway point is Miromar Lakes, FL.

Tampa, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL are in the same time zone (EDT). Current time in both locations is 4:23 am.

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 10.64 gallons of gas to cover the route between Tampa, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale is $35.38.

During the route, an average car will release 208.39 pounds of CO2 to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO2 per mile.

  • Average USA gas price used for calculation is $3.33 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on October 11, 2022.
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Halfway Point Between Tampa, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL

If you want to meet halfway between Tampa, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 26.515320 and -81.795433, or 26º 30' 55.152" N, 81º 47' 43.5588" W. This location is 132.43 miles away from Tampa, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL and it would take approximately 1 hour 57 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Miromar Lakes, FL, situated 140 miles from Tampa, FL and 127 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL. It would take 2 hours 10 mins to go from Tampa to Miromar Lakes and 2 hours to go from Fort Lauderdale to Miromar Lakes.

Major City Closest to Halfway Point

The major city closest to the halfway point between Tampa, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL is Cape Coral, FL, situated 132 miles from Tampa, FL and 141 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL. It would take 2 hours 8 mins to go from Tampa to and 2 hours 13 mins to go from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Coral.

Major Cities Along the Route

Some other major cities along the route include Hollywood, FL, and Brandon, FL.


Weather in Tampa and Fort Lauderdale

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Distance conversions

Checkout the distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles between Tampa, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL in this table:

Distance typeMilesKilometersNautical miles
Straight line distance 190.62 mi 306.77 km 165.64 nautical mi
Driving distance 265 mi 426.24 km 230.15 nautical mi

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What city is between Tampa and Fort Lauderdale?

The top cities between Tampa and Fort Lauderdale are Sarasota, St. Petersburg, Naples, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Punta Gorda, Siesta Key, St. Pete Beach, Coral Gables, and Englewood. Sarasota is the most popular city on the route — it's 1 hour from Tampa and 3 hours from Fort Lauderdale.

How long a drive is it from Tampa Bay Florida to Fort Lauderdale Florida?

How long is the drive from Tampa, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL? The total driving time is 3 hours, 44 minutes. Your trip begins in Tampa, Florida. It ends in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

What is the halfway point between Tampa and Fort Lauderdale?

Halfway between Tampa, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL The best city between Tampa, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL to meet is Cape Coral, Florida which is about 10 miles from the exact midpoint. The town that marks the exact halfway point is actually Renaissance, Florida. The closest zip code to the midpoint is 33966.

Which beach is better Tampa or Fort Lauderdale?

Fort Lauderdale and Tampa both offer beautiful beaches. Fort Lauderdale offers stunning beaches that attract visitors from around the world. With seven miles of beautiful sandy beaches, a fun boardwalk, and impressive views, the beaches here are among the best in the area. Tampa is considered a top beach destination.