How far is Combee Settlement, FL from Tampa, FL?

The driving distance from Combee Settlement, FL to Tampa, FL is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
37.49 mi
00h 48m
Flight
34.6 mi
55.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.6 mi
Kilometers
55.68 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.49 mi
Kilometers
60.34 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tampa
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM EDT
Return by in Combee Settlement
Thu, Apr 23, 5:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Combee Settlement
2026-04-23T04:17
Arrive Tampa
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Combee Settlement
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
Plant City
FL

A city in Hillsborough County, Florida.

From Combee Settlement
18.7 mi
00h 24m
To Tampa
18.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Combee Settlement and Tampa.

  1. 1

    Start on Dixie Road

    152 m · 24 sec · Dixie Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Woodland Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Woodland Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right

    3.4 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Continue on West Memorial Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 6 min · West Memorial Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2865 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    25.7 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward FL 618 Toll: Port of Tampa, West Selmon Expressway Toll

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown, West Selmonm Expressway Toll

    1161 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Downtown, West Selmon Expressway Toll

    2296 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East

    1212 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto East Kennedy Boulevard

    1885 ft · 1 min · East Kennedy Boulevard

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Combee Settlement 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Memorial Boulevard
29.3 mi · 78%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
1.53 mi · 4%
Woodland Avenue
0.71 mi · 2%
FL 618 Toll
0.66 mi · 2%
Downtown
0.65 mi · 2%
East Kennedy Boulevard
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Memorial Boulevard

Merge slight left

25.7 mi · 00h 28m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
34.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plant City
00h 24m from Combee Settlement
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Combee Settlement 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 Combee Settlement to Tampa?

The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Plant City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Combee Settlement and 18.8 miles from Tampa.

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

The direct path is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Combee Settlement and Mostly Sunny near Tampa.

Stop Ideas Near Plant City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plant City, 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 Plant City.

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Lakeland

16 mi away
600 East Main Street
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Lakeland

16 mi away
600 East Main Street
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Union Station

34 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
RAIL

Winter Haven

37 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Combee Settlement and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 34.6 mi (55.68 km).

Combee Settlement

#1 Combee Settlement

Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida

Population5,577
Coordinates28.0583500, -81.9053600
Altitude41
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: Dixie Road (-81.905326, 28.058478)
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
5.01 L · about $5.48
Round trip
$10.95
2.64 gal · 10.02 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $5.48 $10.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.07 $12.13
Premium $4.90 $6.46 $12.93
Diesel $4.35 $5.74 $11.48

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 Combee Settlement and Tampa. The current time is 04:17:27.

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.