Is Tampa or Orlando closer to Daytona Beach?

There are 123.11 miles from Tampa to Daytona Beach in northeast direction and 140 miles (225.31 kilometers) by car, following the I-4 E route.

Tampa and Daytona Beach are 2 hours 14 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Tampa, FL to Daytona Beach, FL. The halfway point is Lake Buena Vista, FL.

Tampa, FL and Daytona Beach, FL are in the same time zone (EDT). Current time in both locations is 6:05 pm.

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 5.60 gallons of gas to cover the route between Tampa, FL and Daytona Beach, FL.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Tampa to Daytona Beach is $20.06.

During the route, an average car will release 109.77 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 $3.58 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on September 2, 2022.
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Halfway Point Between Tampa, FL and Daytona Beach, FL

If you want to meet halfway between Tampa, FL and Daytona Beach, FL or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 28.364485 and -81.517326, or 28º 21' 52.146" N, 81º 31' 2.3736" W. This location is 69.76 miles away from Tampa, FL and Daytona Beach, FL and it would take approximately 1 hour 7 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Lake Buena Vista, FL, situated 72 miles from Tampa, FL and 75 miles from Daytona Beach, FL. It would take 1 hour 9 mins to go from Tampa to Lake Buena Vista and 1 hour 19 mins to go from Daytona Beach to Lake Buena Vista.

Major City Closest to Halfway Point

The major city closest to the halfway point between Tampa, FL and Daytona Beach, FL is Orlando, FL, situated 84 miles from Tampa, FL and 56 miles from Daytona Beach, FL. It would take 1 hour 19 mins to go from Tampa to and 56 minutes to go from Daytona Beach to Orlando.

Major Cities Along the Route

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


Weather in Tampa and Daytona Beach

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Distance conversions

Checkout the distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles between Tampa, FL and Daytona Beach, FL in this table:

Distance typeMilesKilometersNautical miles
Straight line distance 123.11 mi 198.12 km 106.98 nautical mi
Driving distance 140 mi 224.52 km 121.23 nautical mi

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How far apart are Tampa and Daytona Beach?

The total driving distance from Tampa Bay to Daytona Beach, FL is 146 miles or 235 kilometers. Your trip begins in Tampa, Florida. It ends in Daytona Beach, Florida.

How far apart is Daytona Beach from Orlando?

57 miles / 92 km Orlando to Daytona Beach drive. road conditions from Orlando to Daytona Beach.

How car is Tampa from Daytona?

The distance between Daytona Beach and Tampa is 140 miles. Driving to Tampa takes about 2 hours under normal driving conditions with reasonable traffic and no excessive lines at the border crossing, making it the fastest way between the two cities. If you want to drive on your own, then the fuel will cost you 17 USD.

Which is better Tampa or Daytona Beach?

Daytona Beach is a good option for a beach vacation. The city's beaches are lively and festive, so if you're looking for a beach with music, drinking, and partying, then this is your place. In the surrounding areas you'll find some quieter, more family-friendly beaches. Tampa is considered a top beach destination.