How far is Fern Park, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Fern Park, FL to Tampa, FL is about 93.8 miles (151 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83 miles (133.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
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.
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fern Park and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fern Park and Tampa.
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Start on Garden Edge Point
11 m · 3 sec · Garden Edge Point
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Turn right
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
66 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 4 West: Orlando, Tampa
2325 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
1699 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
2550 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
1328 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
81.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight left toward FL 618 Toll: Port of Tampa, West Selmon Expressway Toll
1.1 km · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown, West Selmonm Expressway Toll
1161 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown, West Selmon Expressway Toll
2296 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 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 Fern Park 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 4 West
Merge slight left
81.3 mi · 01h 32m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fern Park and Chance 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 Fern Park to Tampa?
The road trip is about 93.8 miles (151 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Polk City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Fern Park and 47 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83 miles (133.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.73 one way or $27.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fern Park and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Polk City
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 Polk City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fern Park and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 82.99 mi (133.56 km).
#1 Fern Park
Unincorporated community in Florida
| Population | 7,704 |
| Coordinates | 28.6491600, -81.3511800 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| 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: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $13.73 | $27.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.21 | $30.43 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $16.21 | $32.41 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $14.40 | $28.80 |
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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