How far is Bloomingdale, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Bloomingdale, FL to Tampa, FL is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Halfway Point
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Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomingdale and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomingdale and Tampa.
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Start on Bloomingdale Avenue
11 m · 28 sec · Bloomingdale Avenue
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Continue on East Bloomingdale Avenue
1130 ft · 24 sec · East Bloomingdale Avenue
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Turn right onto Lithia Pinecrest Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Lithia Pinecrest Road
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Turn left onto East Lumsden Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Lumsden Road
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Continue on Causeway Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Causeway Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Falkenburg Road
2293 ft · 53 sec · South Falkenburg Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward FL 618 Toll West: Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
1807 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
7.6 mi · 9 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 Bloomingdale 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
7.57 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bloomingdale and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomingdale to Tampa?
The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Progress Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Bloomingdale and 8.5 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bloomingdale and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Progress Village
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 Progress Village.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomingdale and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 13.83 mi (22.25 km).
#1 Bloomingdale
Town in Passaic County, New Jersey
| Population | 22,711 |
| Coordinates | 27.8936400, -82.2403700 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.67 | $5.33 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $2.52 | $5.05 |
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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