How long is the drive from Tampa to Miami?

About 4 hr 24 min and 281 mi of road driving, before any detours.

What are the best stops between Tampa and Miami?

Top ranked stops include Naomi's Garden Restaurant, Highlands Hammock, Naples Grande Golf Club. Each stop shows an honest +N min detour estimate from the main drive.

Can I plan this drive in Roamward?

Yes — open the pre-filled From→To planner for Tampa to Miami, pick a detour budget, and save the trip.

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Tampa to Miami road trip: 17 stops worth the detour

Tampa, FL → Miami, FL. Ranked detours with honest +N min estimates — then open a pre-filled plan door when you're ready to drive it.

281 miRoad miles

4 hr 24 minDrive time

1States crossed

17Detour stops

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Stops along the drive

9 stops · 8 hidden

All17 Beaches5 Golf3 Dining3 Breweries & distilleries2 Caribbean1 Hikes1 Wild lands1 MLB ballparks1

Naomi's Garden Restaurant+0 min
Caribbean · FL
Beloved Little Haiti courtyard restaurant with lush garden seating serving hearty Haitian classics like oxtail, jerk chicken, and whole fried snapper. Order: Oxtail with rice and beans.
Naples Beach+17 min
Beaches · FL
calm Gulf water, soft sand, and a classic sunset pier
3 Sons Brewing+18 min
Breweries & distilleries · FL
a nationally rated South Florida brewery for stouts and hazy IPAs
Siesta Key Beach+22 min
Beaches · FL
powder-soft quartz sand that stays cool underfoot, often rated America’s best
Fort Lauderdale Beach+29 min
Beaches · FL
a wide, palm-lined beach behind a famous wave-wall promenade
Funky Buddha Brewery+29 min
Breweries & distilleries · FL
a South Florida brewery famous for its Maple Bacon Coffee Porter
Tropicana Field+55 min
MLB ballparks · FL
the last fixed dome — catwalks, a cowbell-rattling crowd, and a rays touch-tank in center
Anna Maria Island+52 min
Beaches · FL
an old-Florida island of white sand and no high-rises
Fort De Soto Park+52 min
Beaches · FL
a calm, shelling-rich beach near St. Petersburg with a historic fort

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State hubs & places

Florida atlas Naomi's Garden Restaurant Highlands Hammock Naples Grande Golf Club Bobby Jones Golf Club

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FAQ

Before you go

How long is the drive from Tampa to Miami?
About 4 hr 24 min and 281 mi of road driving, before any detours.
What are the best stops between Tampa and Miami?
Top ranked stops include Naomi's Garden Restaurant, Highlands Hammock, Naples Grande Golf Club. Each stop shows an honest +N min detour estimate from the main drive.
Can I plan this drive in Roamward?
Yes — open the pre-filled From→To planner for Tampa to Miami, pick a detour budget, and save the trip.

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