Is Tampa Close To Naples Florida?

No, Tampa is not close to Naples Florida. Of course that depends on how you define close. This is quite the road trip since it is 170 miles driving distance depending on where you start and end your trip. Tampa Bay is a large area and if you started in north Tampa Bay this could easily turn into a half day trip.

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Southwest Florida Driving Distance From Tampa FL

Generally these type of road trips are without much to see other than the bridges. There are some good stops along the way but they are tough during rush hour. There are other ways to get to Naples FL. Namely from Fort Myers Naples FL to Tampa Florida on Southwest Airlines is about $200 as I just checked. A Bus Ride is less expensive but takes over 5 hours. Then you have transportation issues at both ends of your route. Stay in Tampa and visit Clearwater Beach or one of the other beaches nearby. Same shoreline and sand here and closer to home.