Distance from Tampa to West Palm Beach
How far is it from Tampa to West Palm Beach? About 170 mi in a straight line and 222 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Tampa and West Palm Beach are about 170 mi (274 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 222 mi (357 km), a drive of about 3 hr 58 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 49 min.
| Straight-line distance | 170 mi / 274 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 222 mi / 357 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 3 hr 58 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 49 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $28 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 27.337, -81.249 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Tampa to West Palm Beach is about 170 mi (274 km) in a straight line, and roughly 222 mi (357 km) by road.