How long does it take to drive from Pensacola Florida to Tampa Bay Florida?

The distance by car is 753 km.  Follow the Pensacola to Tampa driving route along I-10 E.  Get driving directions from Pensacola to Tampa.

 flight distance = 334 miles

The straight line distance between Pensacola and Tampa is 537 kilometers.

 Travel time from Pensacola, FL to Tampa, FL

 How long does it take to drive?

 How long does it take to fly?

This is estimated based on the Pensacola to Tampa distance by plane of 334 miles.

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The fly or drive score is an estimate of the true cost of travel. A lower score is better. Our score includes factors like airline prices and fuel costs, but it also takes into account the value of your time spent traveling. If you're taking time off work because you have to drive an extra day, it might be better to fly even if driving is technically cheaper. Tap on a blue or green value to customize it.

Number of travelers = 1 person

Enter the total number of travelers. This will be used to calculate the sum of plane tickets for everyone, as well as the number of cars you need if you're planning a road trip. We assume a max of 4 passengers per car, but you can change the number of cars if your situation is different.

Cheapest airfare = $200.00 round trip

We estimated the cheapest price for a round trip plane ticket from PNS to TPA at $200.

To change the price for your flight, enter it here:

Total airfare for all travelers = $200.00
Extra costs (transportation) = $0.00

Enter the total amount you're planning to spend on extra costs for local transportation at your destination. This might include a rental car to drive around the area, or the cost of a cab or airport shuttle to get to your hotel. You could also include an extra cost for food at the airport, and any other miscellaneous spending along the way. Enter your total estimate below.

Number of passengers = 1 person
Number of cars = 1 car

Enter the total number of cars you'll be taking on the road trip. This will be used to calculate the total cost of driving for everyone. The default is a max of 4 passengers per car, but you can adjust the number of cars to fit your situation.

Gas for each car = $111.87 round trip
Fuel efficiency = 25 mpg

Enter the fuel efficiency of your vehicle in miles per gallon (mpg). If you're unsure of the exact number, you can look it up on the fueleconomy.gov site.

Vehicle fuel efficiency: mpg

Current gas price = $2.99

Enter the average fuel price for your trip in U.S. dollars. If you're taking a long road trip, the gas price in each state may vary. Remember to adjust for premium or diesel fuel prices.

Total fuel costs for all cars = $111.87


Flight distance = 334 miles one-way

Driving distance = 468 miles one-way

Driving is usually cheaper, but it takes a lot longer. So in order to get a better comparison, we include a special "value of time factor" that estimates how much your time is worth. If you take a day off work for a long road trip instead of a quick flight, you might add up your lost earnings. The default we use is $10/hr but you can enter any value you want below. If there are multiple travelers, you can enter the sum of everyone's value.

Value of time factor: $ per hour

Cost to fly or drive

You can adjust any of the settings above to customize the calculation for your exact trip. We assume some simple default values to get a quick answer to start.

The Fly Score is an estimate of how much it would cost you to take a flight, including factors to account for the value of your time getting to the airport, checking in, and waiting for the plane to take off and land. The default fly score is 221 from Pensacola to Tampa.

The Drive Score is a comparable calculation that estimates the total cost of doing a road trip. You might spend less on gas than the price of airfare, but it could take you longer to get there if you're driving. So we include the value of your time spent in the car, as well as additional costs for things like hotel, tolls, food, and whatever else you want to include. The default drive score from Pensacola to Tampa is 271.

So in this case, it's better to fly from Pensacola to Tampa.

These results are based on the actual driving distance from Pensacola to Tampa, which is 468 miles or 753 kilometers. You can also check the cost of driving from Pensacola to Tampa.

The distance between Pensacola (Pensacola International Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 330 miles / 530 kilometers / 286 nautical miles. The estimated flight time is 1 hour 7 minutes.

Driving distance from Pensacola (PNS) to Tampa (TPA) is 437 miles / 703 kilometers and travel time by car is about 8 hours 31 minutes.

Pensacola International Airport – Tampa International Airport

How long does it take to drive from Pensacola Florida to Tampa Bay Florida?

330

Miles

How long does it take to drive from Pensacola Florida to Tampa Bay Florida?

530

Kilometers

How long does it take to drive from Pensacola Florida to Tampa Bay Florida?

286

Nautical miles

How long does it take to drive from Pensacola Florida to Tampa Bay Florida?

1 h 7 min

Flight duration

How long does it take to drive from Pensacola Florida to Tampa Bay Florida?

1 h

Time difference

How long does it take to drive from Pensacola Florida to Tampa Bay Florida?

74 kg

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Distance from Pensacola to Tampa

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pensacola to Tampa. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 329.541 miles
  • 530.345 kilometers
  • 286.364 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 329.371 miles
  • 530.071 kilometers
  • 286.216 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Pensacola to Tampa?

The estimated flight time from Pensacola International Airport to Tampa International Airport is 1 hour and 7 minutes.

What is the time difference between Pensacola and Tampa?

The time difference between Pensacola and Tampa is 1 hour. Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Pensacola.

Flight carbon footprint between Pensacola International Airport (PNS) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)

On average, flying from Pensacola to Tampa generates about 74 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 74 kilograms equals 162 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pensacola to Tampa

Shortest flight path between Pensacola International Airport (PNS) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).

What is halfway between Pensacola and Tampa?

Halfway between Pensacola, FL and Tampa, FL The town that marks the exact halfway point is actually Stern, Florida. The closest zip code to the midpoint is 32331. The exact latitude and longitude coordinates are 30° 26' 4" N and 83° 38' 8" W.

How many hours to drive to Tampa Florida to Pensacola Florida?

How long is the drive from Tampa, FL to Pensacola, FL? The total driving time is 6 hours, 32 minutes.

What cities are 3 hours from Tampa?

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How far apart are Tampa and Pensacola?

There are 333.97 miles from Pensacola to Tampa in southeast direction and 468 miles (753.17 kilometers) by car, following the I-10 E route. Pensacola and Tampa are 6 hours 50 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop . This is the fastest route from Pensacola, FL to Tampa, FL.