View a map with driving directions If you're traveling alone, it's probably wise to break this up into a two- or three-day trip so you can avoid getting too tired on the road. Result page displays distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles along with an interactive map showing travel direction. Facebook; YouTube; University of Florida Gainesville, FL 32611 UF Operator: (352) 392-3261 Website text-only version Distance: 1098: mi. Book flights from New York (LaGuardia) to Tampa with Southwest Airlines ®.