Day trip from Orlando to Tampa
Tampa lies 124 km (77 mi) south-west of Orlando, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 124 km (77 mi) apart, Tampa is a realistic day trip from Orlando: about 2 h 1 min each way by road.
| Orlando | Tampa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 334,854 | 414,547 |
| Elevation | 54 m (177 ft) | 41 m (135 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 32801–32899 | 33601–33694 |
What to see in Tampa
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Busch Gardens Tampa | 3,975,000 | 2024 |
The busiest is Busch Gardens Tampa at 3,975,000 visitors in 2024. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
Where to book tours and tickets in Tampa
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Staying in Tampa
Our booking partner lists 849 places to stay in Tampa. Of the 575 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (238), and 3 are five-star. Across 205 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 139,474 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Tampa
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Common questions
How far is Tampa from Orlando?
124 km (77 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Orlando; by road roughly 152 km (94 mi).
How long does it take to get from Orlando to Tampa by road?
About 2 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Orlando and Tampa?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where can I stay in Tampa?
Our booking partner lists 849 places to stay in Tampa, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.