Is Tampa close to Ocala?
There are 87.58 miles from Ocala to Tampa in southwest direction and 97 miles (156.11 kilometers) by car, following the I-75 S route. Ocala and Tampa are 1 hour 29 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop . This is the fastest route from Ocala, FL to Tampa, FL.
Is Ocala FL a nice place to live?
Ocala is also a great city to live in for families. The median age is about 38.7 and there are many young kids. Beyond that, the Ocala demographics break down into 61.6% White, 19.4% Black, and 13.3% Hispanic. The poverty rate is about 20%, which is slightly above the national average.
