How far is Brookridge, FL from Tampa, FL?

The driving distance from Brookridge, FL to Tampa, FL is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.05 mi
00h 58m
Flight
41.76 mi
67.2 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.76 mi
Kilometers
67.2 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.05 mi
Kilometers
85.38 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tampa
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 AM EDT
Return by in Brookridge
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookridge
2026-04-22T23:32
Arrive Tampa
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookridge
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Cheval
FL

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

From Brookridge
26.3 mi
00h 29m
To Tampa
26.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph E
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookridge and Tampa.

  1. 1

    Start on Rialto Avenue

    56 m · 8 sec · Rialto Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Midmoor Boulevard

    861 ft · 39 sec · Midmoor Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Weatherford Avenue

    1728 ft · 1 min · Weatherford Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hampton Street

    915 ft · 47 sec · Hampton Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Country Club Drive

    3248 ft · 2 min · Country Club Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Brookridge Boulevard

    46 m · 12 sec · Brookridge Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Brookridge Central Boulevard

    1458 ft · 1 min · Brookridge Central Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Cortez Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cortez Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward FL 589 Toll South: South Suncoast Parkway, Tampa

    2136 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway

    30.7 mi · 34 min · Suncoast Parkway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Veterans Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane

    5.3 mi · 7 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Memorial Highway

    794 ft · 14 sec · Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Tampa

    1333 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto I 275: Tampa

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown East, Downtown West

    118 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown West, Ashley Drive, Tampa Street

    1315 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Tampa Street, Seaport Aquarium, Amalie Arena, Harbour Island, Convention Center

    692 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto North Tampa Street

    1318 ft · 55 sec · North Tampa Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Twiggs Street

    86 m · 12 sec · East Twiggs Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Franklin Street

    587 ft · 32 sec · North Franklin Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Kennedy Boulevard

    53 m · 5 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Suncoast Parkway
30.7 mi · 58%
Veterans Expressway
6.93 mi · 13%
FL 589 Toll Express Lane
5.32 mi · 10%
I 275
4.18 mi · 8%
Memorial Highway
1.51 mi · 3%
Cortez Boulevard
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Suncoast Parkway

Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway

30.7 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
41.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheval
00h 29m from Brookridge
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brookridge 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 Brookridge to Tampa?

The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Cheval is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Brookridge and 26.7 miles from Tampa.

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

The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.76 one way or $15.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brookridge and Mostly Sunny near Tampa.

Stop Ideas Near Cheval

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cheval, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

38 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

40 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
RAIL

Lakeland

56 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookridge and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 41.76 mi (67.2 km).

Brookridge

#1 Brookridge

Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida

Population4,420
Coordinates28.5511000, -82.4920400
Altitude19
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: Rialto Avenue (-82.492415, 28.551098)
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.09 L · about $7.76
Round trip
$15.51
3.74 gal · 14.18 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $7.76 $15.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.59 $17.19
Premium $4.90 $9.16 $18.31
Diesel $4.35 $8.13 $16.27

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookridge and Tampa. The current time is 23:32:18.

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.