How far is Fuller Heights, FL from Tampa, FL?

The driving distance from Fuller Heights, FL to Tampa, FL is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.23 mi
00h 40m
Flight
28.22 mi
45.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.22 mi
Kilometers
45.42 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.23 mi
Kilometers
50.26 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tampa
Sat, Nov 7, 8:09 PM EST
Return by in Fuller Heights
Sat, Nov 7, 8:50 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fuller Heights
2026-11-07T19:29
Arrive Tampa
Sat, Nov 7, 8:09 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fuller Heights
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Valrico
FL

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

From Fuller Heights
14.8 mi
00h 20m
To Tampa
16.5 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fuller Heights and Tampa.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Hwy 60

    48 m · 7 sec · Old Hwy 60

  2. 2

    Continue on Old Highway 60

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old Highway 60

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bailey Road

    20 m · 3 sec · Bailey Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West State Road 60

    15.6 mi · 20 min · West State Road 60

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Adamo Drive

    1875 ft · 36 sec · Adamo Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on East Adamo Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Adamo Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward FL 618 Toll West

    1502 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  10. 10

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

    1212 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Kennedy Boulevard

    1885 ft · 1 min · East Kennedy Boulevard

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fuller Heights 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West State Road 60
20.1 mi · 64%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
5.24 mi · 17%
East Adamo Drive
2.1 mi · 7%
Old Highway 60
0.95 mi · 3%
East Kennedy Boulevard
0.36 mi · 1%
Adamo Drive
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West State Road 60

Turn right onto West State Road 60

15.6 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
28.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valrico
00h 20m from Fuller Heights
Leave By
7:08 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fuller Heights and Sunny near Tampa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fuller Heights to Tampa?

The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Valrico is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from Fuller Heights and 16.5 miles from Tampa.

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

The direct path is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fuller Heights and Sunny near Tampa.

Stop Ideas Near Valrico

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

21 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
RAIL

Lakeland

30 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

30 mi away
600 East Main Street
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

45 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fuller Heights and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 28.22 mi (45.42 km).

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#1 Fuller Heights

Fuller Heights is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates27.9091900, -81.9981400
Altitude34
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: Old Hwy 60 (-81.99811, 27.909181)
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.17 L · about $4.22
Round trip
$8.44
2.2 gal · 8.34 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $4.22 $8.44
Mid-grade $4.32 $4.76 $9.51
Premium $4.66 $5.13 $10.26
Diesel $5.92 $6.52 $13.03

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Fuller Heights and Tampa. The current time is 19:29:17.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.