How long does it take to get from Florida to Mexico?

Question

I live about 30-45MIN away from Tampa, and Im going to a state in Mexico called Tamaulipas (specifically a city called Tampico). Im driving there for spring break, and I was wondering roughly how long it takes to get there from where I live?

Answer 1

dont drive im in fort hood texas i took a chopper form texas to florida going about 150 took about 2 hours

Answer 2

That is a VERY LOOOOONG and challenging drive.  It is about an 8 hr drive from the Tx. border to Tampico, and the road is poor in some parts.  You will need to buy Mexican car ins.  See 1st site below. You will need a car permit for your car, see 2nd site.  You really should NOT make this drive alone if you have not driven in Mexico before. I live in Mexico and have driven this route several times.    See 3rd site for map.  It says it will take about 26 hrs driving time...but this site is ALWAYS too short on driving time...it will take at least 30 hrs.  You CANNOT drive after dark in Mexico, due to unexpected poor road conditions and animals on the road.  You would need to cross the tx brder EARLY in the morning to get to Tampico before sunset.  I hope you speak Spanish.  You will need a Guia Roji, the Mexican road atlas. you can buy it a big book stores or order it at Amazon.com.   Tampico is really not a big vacation, tourist destination..so I am asssuming you have friends or family there. Driving IN Tampico would drive a saint crazy.  If you have friends or family there to meet you, it would actually be cheaper to fly to Houston, or San Antonio,  and take a bus to Tampico...there are buses that go straight thru.  Please think about this carefully.  If I can be of help, just email me.