Distance between Valdosta GA and Tampa FL

The distance from Valdosta to Tampa is 234 miles by road including 230 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 3 hours and 29 minutes and goes through Gainesville, Ocala, Traxler, Spring Hill and Tacoma.

Shortest distance by air 206 mi ✈️
Car route length 233.6 mi 🚗
Driving time 3 h 29 min
Fuel amount 7.9 gal
Fuel cost 31.2 USD
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Point Distance Time Fuel
Valdosta 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
US 84 I 75 86 mi, 1 h 16 min
Traxler 86 mi 1:16 1 h 16 min 2.8 gal
I 75 19 mi, 16 min
Gainesville 105 mi 1:33 1 h 33 min 3.5 gal
I 75 7 mi, 06 min
Tacoma 112 mi 1:39 1 h 39 min 3.7 gal
I 75 30 mi, 26 min
Ocala 142 mi 2:06 2 h 06 min 4.5 gal
I 75 91 mi, 1 h 23 min
Tampa 234 mi 3:29 3 h 29 min 7.7 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Valdosta to Tampa?

Fuel cost: 31.2 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 233.6 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.93 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Valdosta to Tampa?

Driving time: 3 h 29 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 220 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 3 h 14 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 60 mph = 2 min
  • 6 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 5 min
  • 3 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 3 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 30 mph = 1 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Valdosta to Tampa by land?

The distance between Valdosta and Tampa is 233.6 mi by road including 229.9 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Valdosta and Tampa respectively.

How far is Valdosta to Tampa by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Valdosta and Tampa is 205.7 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Valdosta and Tampa respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Valdosta from Tampa by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 24 min to cover the distance of 206 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 1 h 30 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Valdosta to Tampa?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 1 h 22 min to cover the distance of 206 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 1 h 34 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Valdosta and Tampa?

The halfway point between Valdosta and Tampa is Tacoma. It is located about 4 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Tacoma to Valdosta is 112 mi and driving will take about 1 h 39 min. The road between Tacoma and Tampa has length 121 mi and will take approximately 1 h 49 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Gainesville is in 105 mi from Valdosta and 129 mi from Tampa
  • Ocala is in 142 mi from Valdosta and 91 mi from Tampa
  • Traxler is in 86 mi from Valdosta and 147 mi from Tampa

Where is Valdosta in relation to Tampa?

Valdosta is located 206 mi north-west of Tampa.

Valdosta has geographic coordinates: latitude 30.8327, longitude -83.2785.

Tampa has geographic coordinates: latitude 27.94776, longitude -82.45844.

Which highway goes from Valdosta to Tampa?

The route from Valdosta to Tampa follows I 75.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • I 275: 16 mi
  • US 84: 2 mi
  • US 221: 2 mi
  • GA 38: 2 mi
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