How far is Dade City, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Dade City, FL to Tampa, FL is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33 miles (53.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 45m.
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.
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dade City and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dade City and Tampa.
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Start on 14th Street
16 m · 6 sec · 14th Street
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Turn right onto Meridian Avenue
2646 ft · 1 min · Meridian Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 21st Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 21st Street
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Continue on Old State Road 52
4.4 mi · 7 min · Old State Road 52
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Old State Road 52
56 m · 5 sec · Old State Road 52
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Exit the roundabout onto Old State Road 52
2.3 mi · 4 min · Old State Road 52
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Turn right onto McCabe Road
144 m · 9 sec · McCabe Road
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Continue on State Road 52
1.4 mi · 3 min · State Road 52
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Take the ramp sharp left toward FL 52: Dade City, New Port Richey
33 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight left onto State Road 52
95 m · 6 sec · State Road 52
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
3038 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
799 ft · 10 sec
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Continue on I 275 South: Airport, Tampa, Saint Petersburg
15.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown East-West
2767 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right
77 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown East, Jefferson Street
856 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on North Orange Avenue
1531 ft · 47 sec · North Orange Avenue
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Turn straight onto Pierce Street
1364 ft · 41 sec · Pierce Street
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Turn right onto East Kennedy Boulevard
1336 ft · 46 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 Dade City 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.
I 275 South
Continue on I 275 South: Airport, Tampa, Saint Petersburg
15.7 mi · 00h 19m
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 Cloudy leaving Dade City and Partly Sunny then Isolated 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 Dade City to Tampa?
The road trip is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Pebble Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Dade City and 19.4 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33 miles (53.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.68 one way or $11.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dade City and Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Pebble Creek
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 Pebble Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dade City and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 32.96 mi (53.05 km).
#1 Dade City
County seat of Pasco County, Florida, United States
| Population | 7,338 |
| Coordinates | 28.3647200, -82.1959200 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.68 | $11.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.30 | $12.59 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
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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