How far is Balm, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Balm, FL to Tampa, FL is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Hillsborough County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Balm and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Balm and Tampa.
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Start on Balm Wimauma Road
7 m · 1 sec · Balm Wimauma Road
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Continue on Balm Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Balm Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Balm Road
2207 ft · 43 sec · Balm Road
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Turn right onto Balm Riverview Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · Balm Riverview Road
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Turn left onto Boyette Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Boyette Road
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Turn right
5 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
156 m · 9 sec
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Continue straight
2096 ft · 40 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward Toll FL 618: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
1388 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
6.8 mi · 8 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 Balm and Tampa.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
6.82 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Cloudy leaving Balm and Partly Cloudy near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Balm to Tampa?
The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Riverview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Balm and 12.1 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Balm and Partly Cloudy near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Riverview
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 Riverview.
Union Station
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Lakeland
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Balm and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 17.72 mi (28.52 km).
#1 Balm
Balm is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 27.7594700, -82.2612000 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.83 | $3.11 | $6.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
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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