How far is Madeira Beach, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Madeira Beach, FL to Tampa, FL is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madeira Beach and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madeira Beach and Tampa.
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Start on the route
20 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto 146th Avenue
21 m · 5 sec · 146th Avenue
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Turn right onto Gulf Boulevard
1494 ft · 41 sec · Gulf Boulevard
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Turn right onto Tom Stuart Causeway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Tom Stuart Causeway
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Continue on Welch Causeway
1909 ft · 47 sec · Welch Causeway
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Turn straight onto Bay Pines Boulevard North
13 m · 1 sec · Bay Pines Boulevard North
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Continue on Seminole Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Seminole Boulevard
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Turn right onto Park Boulevard North
6.1 mi · 11 min · Park Boulevard North
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Continue on Gandy Boulevard
10.1 mi · 14 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 Madeira Beach 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.
Gandy Boulevard
Continue on Gandy Boulevard
10.1 mi · 00h 14m
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 Madeira Beach 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 Madeira Beach to Tampa?
The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Gandy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Madeira Beach and 14.8 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.15 one way or $8.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Madeira Beach and Mostly Sunny near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Gandy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gandy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madeira Beach and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 23.13 mi (37.23 km).
#1 Madeira Beach
City in Florida
| Population | 4,276 |
| Coordinates | 27.7980800, -82.7973200 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.60 | $9.19 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $4.90 | $9.79 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
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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