Distance from Washington to Tampa by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Tampa (FL) is 820 miles or 1319 kilometers or 712 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Tampa is 906 miles (1459 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 86 miles or 140 km.

Washington to Tampa Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Washington, DC and Tampa, FL
This map shows the distance from Washington, DC, Usa to Tampa, FL, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Washington, District of Columbia to Tampa, Florida is displayed below.

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Tampa, FL

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Tampa, Florida is 906 miles or 1459 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Tampa, FL is 906 miles or 1459 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Tampa, Florida.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Tampa, Florida is approximately 906 miles (1459 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 16 to 17 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to Tampa, FL

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Tampa, FL?
The total driving time is 16 hours, 54 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Tampa take?
Washington and Tampa are 16 hours 54 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Washington and Tampa

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Tampa (FL) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Washington	Current local time in Tampa
2025-12-05, 01:55:47 EST	2025-12-05, 01:55:47 EST

How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Tampa Florida, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Washington, DC and Tampa, FL in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	906 mi	1459 km	786.77 nmi
Straight line distance	820 mi	1319 km	712 nmi
Difference	86 mi	140 km	74 nmi

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