How far is Manasota Key, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Manasota Key, FL to Tampa, FL is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manasota Key and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manasota Key and Tampa.
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Start on the route
69 m · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Beach Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Beach Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South McCall Road
2147 ft · 43 sec · South McCall Road
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Continue on South Indiana Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · South Indiana Avenue
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Continue on Englewood Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Englewood Road
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Turn right onto Jacaranda Boulevard
4.4 mi · 9 min · Jacaranda Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jacaranda Boulevard
65 m · 4 sec · Jacaranda Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Jacaranda Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Jacaranda Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Tampa
1931 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
61.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 618 Toll West, Selmon Expressway West: Tampa, Port of Tampa
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
7.8 mi · 9 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 Manasota Key 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 75 North
Merge slight left
61.2 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Manasota Key and Slight 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 Manasota Key to Tampa?
The road trip is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Ellenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Manasota Key and 46.9 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.23 one way or $26.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Manasota Key and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Ellenton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manasota Key and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 70.93 mi (114.15 km).
#1 Manasota Key
Census-designated place in Charlotte County, Florida
| Population | 1,229 |
| Coordinates | 26.9253400, -82.3520400 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| 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: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $13.23 | $26.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.66 | $29.32 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $15.62 | $31.24 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $13.88 | $27.75 |
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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