Wanderlust World Wanderlust World If you're looking for the distance from Tampa to North Port, Florida, you're in luck—it exists and is about 85 miles (137 km) south via I-75, roughly a 1.5-hour drive.
However, if you meant Northport, Alabama (a common mix-up), that's a different story: it's approximately 467 miles (752 km) northwest of Tampa, a 7-hour drive.
Key takeaway: North Port is a real city in Sarasota County, Florida. Northport is in Alabama. Always double-check the state when planning travel!