How far is Bay Pines, FL from Tampa, FL?

The driving distance from Bay Pines, FL to Tampa, FL is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.53 mi
00h 36m
Flight
21.59 mi
34.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.59 mi
Kilometers
34.75 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.53 mi
Kilometers
41.09 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tampa
Fri, May 29, 1:01 PM EDT
Return by in Bay Pines
Fri, May 29, 1:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bay Pines
2026-05-29T12:24
Arrive Tampa
Fri, May 29, 1:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bay Pines
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Gandy
FL

City in Logan County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Bay Pines
12.6 mi
00h 18m
To Tampa
12.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bay Pines Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
86°F
Friday
Using Seminole as the closest live forecast in the Pinellas County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph W
Destination
86°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bay Pines and Tampa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bay Pines and Tampa.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto Bay Pines Boulevard North

    59 m · 12 sec · Bay Pines Boulevard North

  3. 3

    Continue on Bay Pines Boulevard North

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Bay Pines Boulevard North

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Park Street North

    1.3 km · 1 min · Park Street North

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 54th Avenue North

    1 mi · 2 min · 54th Avenue North

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 71st Street North

    2651 ft · 55 sec · 71st Street North

  7. 7

    Continue on Belcher Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Belcher Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Park Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Park Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Gandy Boulevard

    10.1 mi · 14 min · Gandy Boulevard

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown East, Downtown West

    131 m · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Downtown West, Florida Avenue

    565 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on South Florida Avenue

    1789 ft · 54 sec · South Florida Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Kennedy Boulevard

    140 m · 15 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gandy Boulevard
10.1 mi · 39%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
6.87 mi · 27%
Park Boulevard
2.99 mi · 12%
Bay Pines Boulevard North
1.63 mi · 6%
54th Avenue North
1.05 mi · 4%
Park Street North
0.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Gandy Boulevard

Continue on Gandy Boulevard

10.1 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
21.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gandy
00h 18m from Bay Pines
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bay Pines and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tampa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bay Pines to Tampa?

The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Gandy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Bay Pines and 12.9 miles from Tampa.

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

The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.73 one way or $7.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bay Pines and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tampa.

Stop Ideas Near Gandy

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gandy and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Pinellas Park
Scenic stop 5.1 mi away

City of Pinellas Park

Pinellas Park , FL
4100 66th Ave N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Rating 3.9/5 16 reviews Park,City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.7 mi away

Clearwater Water System Maintenance

Clearwater , FL
1650 N Arcturas Ave, Clearwater, FL 33765
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Water damage restoration service
City Of Treasure Island
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

City Of Treasure Island

Treasure Island , FL
120 108th Ave, Treasure Island, FL 33706
Rating 4.7/5 36 reviews City Hall
Belleair Bluffs City Hall
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

Belleair Bluffs City Hall

Belleair Bluffs , FL
2747 Sunset Blvd, Belleair Bluffs, FL 33770, United States
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City or town hall,City administration,City government office,City park,Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

7 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

44 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

60 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bay Pines and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 21.59 mi (34.75 km).

Bay Pines

#1 Bay Pines

Census designated place

Population2,931
Coordinates27.8141900, -82.7781600
Altitude3
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: (-82.778113, 27.814199)
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.41 L · about $3.73
Round trip
$7.47
1.8 gal · 6.82 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $3.73 $7.47
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.14 $8.27
Premium $4.90 $4.41 $8.81
Diesel $4.35 $3.91 $7.83

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 · May 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Bay Pines and Tampa. The current time is 12:24:47.

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.