How far is Cypress Quarters, FL from Tampa, FL?

The driving distance from Cypress Quarters, FL to Tampa, FL is about 137 miles (220.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
136.93 mi
02h 33m
Flight
111.57 mi
179.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.57 mi
Kilometers
179.56 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.93 mi
Kilometers
220.36 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tampa
Mon, May 25, 4:07 PM EDT
Return by in Cypress Quarters
Mon, May 25, 6:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cypress Quarters
2026-05-25T13:34
Arrive Tampa
Mon, May 25, 4:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cypress Quarters
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
Babson Park
FL

Census designated place in Florida, USA

From Cypress Quarters
67.5 mi
01h 16m
To Tampa
69.4 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ESE
Destination
88°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cypress Quarters and Tampa.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast 10th Street

    20 m · 4 sec · Northeast 10th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast 15th Avenue

    658 ft · 28 sec · Northeast 15th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Northeast 12th Street

    2591 ft · 2 min · Northeast 12th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northeast 9th Avenue

    1327 ft · 36 sec · Northeast 9th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast 9th Street

    2021 ft · 58 sec · Northeast 9th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Parrott Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Parrott Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    31.2 mi · 40 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    60.4 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit left toward Flamingo Drive

    2543 ft · 54 sec · Flamingo Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    25.8 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Adamo Drive

    1875 ft · 36 sec · Adamo Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on East Adamo Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Adamo Drive

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left toward FL 618 Toll West

    1502 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  17. 17

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

    1212 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto East Kennedy Boulevard

    1885 ft · 1 min · East Kennedy Boulevard

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Parrott Avenue
32.3 mi · 24%
Main Street
6.19 mi · 5%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
5.24 mi · 4%
East Adamo Drive
2.1 mi · 2%
Northeast 12th Street
0.49 mi
Flamingo Drive
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

60.4 mi · 01h 17m

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
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
111.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Babson Park
01h 16m from Cypress Quarters
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cypress Quarters and Mostly Sunny then Scattered 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 Cypress Quarters to Tampa?

The road trip is about 137 miles (220.4 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Babson Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from Cypress Quarters and 69.4 miles from Tampa.

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

The direct path is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.03 one way or $40.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cypress Quarters and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Tampa.

Stop Ideas Near Babson Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Babson Park, 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 Babson Park.

RAIL

Winter Haven

28 mi away
1800 7th St SW
RAIL

Sebring

38 mi away
601 East Center St
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Lakeland

48 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

48 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cypress Quarters and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 111.57 mi (179.56 km).

Cypress Quarters

#1 Cypress Quarters

Census designated place

Population1,215
Coordinates27.2519900, -80.8139500
Altitude8
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: (-80.81395, 27.251863)
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.83 gal
18.29 L · about $20.03
Round trip
$40.07
9.66 gal · 36.58 L
Estimated CO2
42.9 kg one way
Round trip: 85.8 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $20.03 $40.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.20 $44.40
Premium $4.90 $23.65 $47.30
Diesel $4.35 $21.01 $42.02

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Cypress Quarters and Tampa. The current time is 13:34:31.

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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.