How far is Babson Park, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Babson Park, FL to Tampa, FL is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Polk County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Babson Park and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Babson Park and Tampa.
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Start on 5th Avenue
1023 ft · 29 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Rainbow Boulevard
125 m · 11 sec · Rainbow Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Scenic Highway
3 mi · 5 min · North Scenic Highway
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Turn left onto Pine Crest Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Pine Crest Road
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit left
1135 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
13.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit left toward Flamingo Drive
2543 ft · 54 sec · Flamingo Drive
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left
25.8 mi · 34 min
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn straight onto Adamo Drive
1875 ft · 36 sec · Adamo Drive
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Continue on East Adamo Drive
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Adamo Drive
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Take the ramp left toward FL 618 Toll West
1502 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East
1212 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto East Kennedy Boulevard
1885 ft · 1 min · East Kennedy Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Babson Park and Tampa.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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25.8 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Babson Park and Sunny near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Babson Park to Tampa?
The road trip is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Mulberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Babson Park and 33.7 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.58 one way or $19.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Babson Park and Sunny near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Mulberry
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mulberry.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Babson Park and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 57.73 mi (92.9 km).
#1 Babson Park
Census designated place in Florida, USA
| Population | 1,356 |
| Coordinates | 27.8319700, -81.5223000 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tampa
The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.
| Population | 407,599 |
| Coordinates | 27.9475200, -82.4584300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $9.58 | $19.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.62 | $21.23 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $11.31 | $22.62 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $10.05 | $20.10 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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