How far is Gandy, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Gandy, FL to Tampa, FL is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gandy and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gandy and Tampa.
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Start on San Fernando Drive Northeast
159 m · 20 sec · San Fernando Drive Northeast
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Turn right onto Gandy Boulevard
5.1 mi · 7 min · Gandy Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
6.9 mi · 9 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown East, Downtown West
131 m · 18 sec
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Turn right onto Downtown West, Florida Avenue
565 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on South Florida Avenue
1789 ft · 54 sec · South Florida Avenue
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Turn left onto East Kennedy Boulevard
140 m · 15 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 Gandy and Tampa.
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.
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
6.87 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gandy 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 Gandy to Tampa?
The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Egypt Lake-Leto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Gandy and 6.3 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.87 one way or $3.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gandy and Mostly Sunny near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Egypt Lake-Leto
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Pinellas Park
City of Tampa
56th St @ Temple Terrace City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Egypt Lake-Leto.
Union Station
St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida
Dade City, Florida
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gandy and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 11.07 mi (17.81 km).
#1 Gandy
City in Logan County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 2,031 |
| Coordinates | 27.8685000, -82.6161200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.87 | $3.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.20 | $4.41 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
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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