How far is Pinecrest, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Pinecrest, FL to Tampa, FL is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pinecrest and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pinecrest and Tampa.
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Start on South County Road 39
39 m · 10 sec · South County Road 39
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Turn left onto Lithia Pinecrest Road
9.7 mi · 17 min · Lithia Pinecrest Road
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Turn left onto East Lumsden Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Lumsden Road
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Continue on Causeway Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Causeway Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Falkenburg Road
2293 ft · 53 sec · South Falkenburg Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward FL 618 Toll West: Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
1807 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
7.6 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 Pinecrest 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.
Lithia Pinecrest Road
Turn left onto Lithia Pinecrest Road
9.72 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Pinecrest and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pinecrest to Tampa?
The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Brandon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Pinecrest and 13.2 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.61 one way or $7.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Pinecrest and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Brandon
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 Brandon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pinecrest and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 20.25 mi (32.59 km).
#1 Pinecrest
Village in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 19,006 |
| Coordinates | 27.8500300, -82.1456400 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.78 | $7.57 |
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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