How far is Anna Maria, FL from Tampa, FL?

The driving distance from Anna Maria, FL to Tampa, FL is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.36 mi
01h 16m
Flight
33.32 mi
53.63 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.32 mi
Kilometers
53.63 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.36 mi
Kilometers
92.31 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tampa
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 PM EDT
Return by in Anna Maria
Thu, Apr 23, 6:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anna Maria
2026-04-23T15:49
Arrive Tampa
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anna Maria
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ruskin
FL

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

From Anna Maria
28.8 mi
00h 38m
To Tampa
28.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Anna Maria Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
84°F
Thursday
Using West Bradenton as the closest live forecast in the Manatee County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anna Maria and Tampa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anna Maria and Tampa.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pine Avenue

    1883 ft · 1 min · Pine Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Gulf Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Gulf Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Palm Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Palm Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Marina Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Marina Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Gulf Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Gulf Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Manatee Avenue

    8.3 mi · 15 min · Manatee Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 15th Street West

    96 m · 9 sec · 15th Street West

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on 6th Avenue West

    1.3 km · 2 min · 6th Avenue West

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 1st Street East

    2437 ft · 54 sec · 1st Street East

  11. 11

    Continue on Hernando DeSoto Bridge

    2226 ft · 38 sec · Hernando DeSoto Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Tamiami Trail

    3 mi · 5 min · Tamiami Trail

  13. 13

    Continue on Tamiami Trail

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Tamiami Trail

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    1989 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1745 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Tampa

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    25.5 mi · 28 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 618 Toll West, Selmon Expressway West: Tampa, Port of Tampa

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East

    1212 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto East Kennedy Boulevard

    1885 ft · 1 min · East Kennedy Boulevard

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anna Maria and Tampa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
26.9 mi · 47%
Manatee Avenue
8.31 mi · 14%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
7.78 mi · 14%
Tamiami Trail
6.64 mi · 12%
FL 618 Toll West
2.43 mi · 4%
Gulf Drive
1.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

25.5 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
33.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ruskin
00h 38m from Anna Maria
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Anna Maria and Mostly Sunny near Tampa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anna Maria to Tampa?

The road trip is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km) and usually takes 01h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ruskin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Anna Maria and 28.5 miles from Tampa.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.38 one way or $16.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Anna Maria and Mostly Sunny near Tampa.

Stop Ideas Near Ruskin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ruskin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ruskin.

BUS

Bradenton, Florida

26 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

28 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

44 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anna Maria and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 33.32 mi (53.63 km).

Anna Maria

#1 Anna Maria

City in Manatee County, Florida, United States

Population1,775
Coordinates27.5311500, -82.7334300
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Tampa

#2 Tampa

The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.

Population407,599
Coordinates27.9475200, -82.4584300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Avenue (-82.733362, 27.531106)
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.66 L · about $8.38
Round trip
$16.76
4.04 gal · 15.32 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $8.38 $16.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.28 $18.57
Premium $4.90 $9.89 $19.78
Diesel $4.35 $8.79 $17.57

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Anna Maria and Tampa. The current time is 15:49:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.