Orlando or Tampa
 

How much more is the driving distance from Tampa Airport than from Orlando Airport?

No tolls to Tampa airport

Lake Sumter Landing to Orlando 68.3 miles 1 hour 12 minutes
to Tampa 90.6 miles 1 hour 33 minutes

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I find Orlando to be about 1:15 minutes and $10 in tolls round trip and Tampa to be 1:30 minutes with no tolls. Parking is a bit cheaper in Tampa if your leaving the car for a few days. However if you have any flight problems, Orlando gives you many more options so more flexibility than Tampa.

I just got back from Tampa in 1 hour 10 minutes to The Pinella's. I usually make Orlando in about 55 minutes. Times are with no traffic.

Update on tolls to Orlando: Now $6.25 each way if you're paying cash. Not sure that EPass gives you a h*** of a lot of discount.

True, no tolls to Tampa.

I think it'd probably boil down to airfare costs, schedules, etc.

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We much prefer to use the Tampa airport whenever possible. The airport is much nicer and easier to get around. Security is easier. Lines not as long. Just a much nicer experience.

The last two times I drove to Tampa I got stuck in horrible traffic on 75. There is never a traffic delay on the turnpike. Just another factor to consider.