How far is Beacon Square, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Beacon Square, FL to Tampa, FL is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beacon Square and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beacon Square and Tampa.
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Start on Springfield Drive
103 m · 17 sec · Springfield Drive
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Turn right onto Moog Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Moog Road
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Turn right onto US Highway 19
9.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 19
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Turn left onto Tampa Road
6.2 mi · 10 min · Tampa Road
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Continue on West Hillsborough Avenue
4.9 mi · 7 min · West Hillsborough Avenue
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Turn right onto Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway
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Turn slight right onto Independence Parkway
3064 ft · 1 min · Independence Parkway
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Take the ramp straight
3250 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway
3038 ft · 52 sec · Veterans Expressway
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Continue on Memorial Highway
794 ft · 14 sec · Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Tampa
1333 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 275: Tampa
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown East, Downtown West
118 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown West, Ashley Drive, Tampa Street
1315 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Tampa Street, Seaport Aquarium, Amalie Arena, Harbour Island, Convention Center
692 ft · 17 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Tampa Street
1318 ft · 55 sec · North Tampa Street
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Turn left onto East Twiggs Street
86 m · 12 sec · East Twiggs Street
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Turn right onto North Franklin Street
587 ft · 32 sec · North Franklin Street
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Turn right onto East Kennedy Boulevard
53 m · 5 sec · 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 Beacon Square and Tampa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 19
Turn right onto US Highway 19
9.81 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Beacon Square 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 Beacon Square to Tampa?
The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Oldsmar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Beacon Square and 19.4 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beacon Square and Mostly Sunny near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Oldsmar
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Pinellas Park
Clearwater Water System Maintenance
Dunedin City Hall
Belleair Bluffs City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oldsmar.
St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida
Union Station
Dade City, Florida
Bradenton, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beacon Square and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 25.56 mi (41.13 km).
#1 Beacon Square
Census-designated place in Pasco County, Florida, United States
| Population | 7,224 |
| Coordinates | 28.2086200, -82.7553800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.19 | $10.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.75 | $11.49 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
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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