Road Trips from Tampa, FL
Thinking about a quick escape from Tampa? You've got a lot of options for day trips, with most routes taking under three hours. Many of these are primarily highway drives, making them efficient. There are also a few destinations that offer access to national parks, like De Soto National Memorial, which pops up on several routes. If you're looking for a longer drive, there's a coastal option that's about four and a half hours away, giving you a different kind of experience.
Total Routes
125
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
96
Under 2 hours
42 total in this range
Town 'n' Country, FL
20m11.9 mi one way
Carrollwood Village, FL
21m12.2 mi one way
Lealman, FL
25m18.8 mi one way
Homosassa, FL
1h 33m73.7 mi one way
Keystone, FL
41m25.3 mi one way
Full-day getaway
16 total in this range
Cypress Quarters, FL
3h141 mi one way
South Patrick Shores, FL
2h 42m140.5 mi one way
Palm Shores, FL
2h 37m137.6 mi one way
Port Salerno, FL
3h 36m175 mi one way
Olga, FL
2h 26m130.5 mi one way
Weekend trip
59 total in this range
Mexico Beach, FL
7h 18m332.2 mi one way
Port Saint Joe, FL
6h 57m320 mi one way
Westchester, FL
5h275.9 mi one way
This is the furthest option, a 5-hour drive mostly on the highway. It offers access to both De Soto National Memorial and Biscayne National Park, making it a strong choice for park exploration.
Coral Springs, FL
4h 43m238.2 mi one way
West Palm Beach, FL
4h 6m204.8 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
8 total in this range
Myrtle Grove, FL
8h 36m471.9 mi one way
Navarre, FL
8h 25m450.2 mi one way
Cudjoe Key, FL
8h 10m400.8 mi one way
Warrington, FL
8h 37m472.7 mi one way
Pace, FL
8h 23m456.8 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Cypress Quarters, FL
3h141 mi one way
Mexico Beach, FL
7h 18m332.2 mi one way
South Patrick Shores, FL
2h 42m140.5 mi one way
Port Saint Joe, FL
6h 57m320 mi one way
Mexico Beach, FL
7h 18m332.2 mi one way
Port Saint Joe, FL
6h 57m320 mi one way
Coral Springs, FL
4h 43m238.2 mi one way
West Palm Beach, FL
4h 6m204.8 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
The spring offers pleasant weather for the mostly highway drives, and proximity to parks like De Soto National Memorial is appealing.
Summer
Summer drives are efficient with highway routes, and park access like Canaveral National Seashore is available, though consider heat.
Fall
Fall provides good driving conditions for these routes, with parks such as De Soto National Memorial remaining accessible.
Winter
Winter is ideal for exploring nearby parks like De Soto National Memorial and enjoying the efficient highway travel to all destinations.
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