How far is Astor, FL from Tampa, FL?

The driving distance from Astor, FL to Tampa, FL is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.3 miles (163 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
131.8 mi
02h 21m
Flight
101.26 mi
162.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.26 mi
Kilometers
162.96 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.8 mi
Kilometers
212.11 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tampa
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM EDT
Return by in Astor
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Astor
2026-04-23T00:40
Arrive Tampa
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Astor
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
Lake Panasoffkee
FL

Census-designated place in Sumter County, Florida

From Astor
60.5 mi
01h 10m
To Tampa
71.3 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
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 Astor and Tampa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Astor and Tampa.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Claire Street

    30 m · 11 sec · Claire Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Butler Street

    1212 ft · 58 sec · Butler Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    17.5 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    10.9 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    122 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    3.8 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Morse Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Morse Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Warm Springs Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Warm Springs Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Warm Springs Avenue

    50 m · 3 sec · Warm Springs Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Warm Springs Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Warm Springs Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Commercial Street

    3.6 mi · 5 min · South Commercial Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 South: Tampa

    2822 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    45.1 mi · 48 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg

    15.9 mi · 19 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown East-West

    2767 ft · 49 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    77 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Downtown East, Jefferson Street

    856 ft · 23 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on North Orange Avenue

    1531 ft · 47 sec · North Orange Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Pierce Street

    1364 ft · 41 sec · Pierce Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Kennedy Boulevard

    1336 ft · 46 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
45.7 mi · 35%
I 275 South
15.9 mi · 12%
East Main Street
7.45 mi · 6%
Warm Springs Avenue
4.12 mi · 3%
South Commercial Street
3.61 mi · 3%
Morse Boulevard
1.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

45.1 mi · 00h 48m

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
101.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Panasoffkee
01h 10m from Astor
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Astor 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 Astor to Tampa?

The road trip is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Lake Panasoffkee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Astor and 71.3 miles from Tampa.

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

The direct path is about 101.3 miles (163 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.29 one way or $38.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Astor and Mostly Sunny near Tampa.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Panasoffkee

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Panasoffkee, 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 Lake Panasoffkee.

OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

13 mi away
601 North Main Street
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

25 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

44 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
BUS

Ocala, Florida

49 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Astor and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 101.26 mi (162.96 km).

Astor

#1 Astor

Census designated place

Population1,556
Coordinates29.1624800, -81.5253500
Altitude1
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: Claire Street (-81.525534, 29.162476)
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.65 gal
17.61 L · about $19.29
Round trip
$38.58
9.3 gal · 35.22 L
Estimated CO2
41.3 kg one way
Round trip: 82.6 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $19.29 $38.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.37 $42.74
Premium $4.90 $22.77 $45.53
Diesel $4.35 $20.23 $40.46

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 Astor and Tampa. The current time is 00:40:07.

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.