Day trip from West Palm Beach to Tampa
Tampa lies 274 km (170 mi) north-west of West Palm Beach, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 274 km (170 mi) apart, Tampa is a realistic day trip from West Palm Beach: about 4 h 28 min each way by road.
| West Palm Beach | Tampa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 120,932 | 414,547 |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 41 m (135 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 33401–33422 | 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 West Palm Beach?
274 km (170 mi) in a straight line, north-west of West Palm Beach; by road roughly 335 km (208 mi).
How long does it take to get from West Palm Beach to Tampa by road?
About 4 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between West Palm Beach 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.