How far is Pasadena Hills, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Pasadena Hills, FL to Tampa, FL is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
Driving Distance
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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 48m.
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 Hillsborough County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pasadena Hills and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pasadena Hills and Tampa.
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Start on Cullen Smith Road
1454 ft · 2 min · Cullen Smith Road
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Turn right onto Fairview Heights Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Fairview Heights Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Handcart Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Handcart Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eiland Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · Eiland Boulevard
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Turn right onto Wesley Chapel Boulevard
4 mi · 6 min · Wesley Chapel Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wesley Chapel Boulevard
3.1 mi · 5 min · Wesley Chapel Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
2177 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
15.9 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown East-West
2767 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right
77 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown East, Jefferson Street
856 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on North Orange Avenue
1531 ft · 47 sec · North Orange Avenue
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Turn straight onto Pierce Street
1364 ft · 41 sec · Pierce Street
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Turn right onto East Kennedy Boulevard
1336 ft · 46 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 Pasadena Hills 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.
I 275 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
15.9 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Pasadena Hills and Sunny then Scattered 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 Pasadena Hills to Tampa?
The road trip is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Pebble Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Pasadena Hills and 16.4 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27 miles (43.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.00 one way or $10.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pasadena Hills and Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Pebble Creek
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 Pebble Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pasadena Hills and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 27.04 mi (43.52 km).
#1 Pasadena Hills
This Pasco County community is situated in a a suburban area of west-central Florida.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.2800100, -82.2243800 |
| Altitude | - |
| 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: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.20 | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.68 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $7.22 | $14.45 |
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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