Distance from Tampa, Florida to New Hampshire: ~1,550 Miles by Road
Tampa, FL and New Hampshire are separated by the length of the Eastern Seaboard. Distances vary by specific destination in NH:
To Concord (Capital)
- Driving (I-95 N): ~1,540 miles (2,480 km) — 22–24 hours.
- Flying (TPA → MHT/BOS + drive): ~2h 30m flight + 1h drive = ~4 hours total.
To Manchester (Largest City)
- Driving (I-95 N): ~1,565 miles (2,520 km) — 23–25 hours.
- Flying (TPA → MHT): ~2h 35m flight; MHT is in Manchester.
Route Overview (Driving)
- I-75 N / I-4 E → I-95 N (Florida's Turnpike or I-95).
- I-95 N through GA, SC, NC, VA, DC, MD, DE, NJ, NY, CT, RI, MA, NH.
- Major bottlenecks: Richmond, DC/Baltimore, NYC (avoid via I-295/I-495/CT-15), Providence, Boston.
Alternatives
- Fly: TPA → Manchester (MHT) nonstop (seasonal, Breeze, Southwest) or → Boston (BOS) + 1h drive. Best option.
- Train: Amtrak Silver Service (TPA → NYP ~24h) + Northeast Regional (NYP → BOS/MHT ~4h) = 30+ hours.
Cost Comparison
- Drive: ~$250 gas + tolls + 2 nights hotel + wear = $600+.
- Fly: $150–$400 roundtrip (advance).
Unless you're moving furniture, fly.