How far is Pinellas Park, FL from Tampa, FL?

The driving distance from Pinellas Park, FL to Tampa, FL is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.49 mi
00h 24m
Flight
16.4 mi
26.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.4 mi
Kilometers
26.4 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.49 mi
Kilometers
31.36 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tampa
Sun, May 24, 9:30 PM EDT
Return by in Pinellas Park
Sun, May 24, 9:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pinellas Park
2026-05-24T21:06
Arrive Tampa
Sun, May 24, 9:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pinellas Park
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Gandy
FL

City in Logan County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Pinellas Park
9.3 mi
00h 12m
To Tampa
10.2 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S
Destination
87°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pinellas Park and Tampa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pinellas Park and Tampa.

  1. 1

    Start on 78th Avenue North

    41 m · 6 sec · 78th Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 49th Street North

    1337 ft · 33 sec · 49th Street North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Park Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Park Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Gandy Boulevard

    10.1 mi · 14 min · Gandy Boulevard

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown East, Downtown West

    131 m · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Downtown West, Florida Avenue

    565 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on South Florida Avenue

    1789 ft · 54 sec · South Florida Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Kennedy Boulevard

    140 m · 15 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pinellas Park and Tampa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gandy Boulevard
10.1 mi · 52%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
6.87 mi · 35%
Park Boulevard
0.76 mi · 4%
South Florida Avenue
0.34 mi · 2%
49th Street North
0.25 mi · 1%
Downtown West
0.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
16.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gandy
00h 12m from Pinellas Park
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pinellas Park and Mostly 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 Pinellas Park to Tampa?

The road trip is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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 9.3 miles from Pinellas Park and 10.2 miles from Tampa.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.86 one way or $5.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Pinellas Park and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Tampa.

Stop Ideas Near Gandy

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gandy and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Pinellas Park
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

City of Pinellas Park

Pinellas Park , FL
4100 66th Ave N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Rating 3.9/5 16 reviews Park,City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.7 mi away

Clearwater Water System Maintenance

Clearwater , FL
1650 N Arcturas Ave, Clearwater, FL 33765
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Water damage restoration service
City Of Treasure Island
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

City Of Treasure Island

Treasure Island , FL
120 108th Ave, Treasure Island, FL 33706
Rating 4.7/5 36 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9 mi away

Kyle Hall for City Council

St. Petersburg , FL
433 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Political party office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gandy.

BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

7 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

44 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

60 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pinellas Park and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 16.4 mi (26.4 km).

Pinellas Park

#1 Pinellas Park

A city in Pinellas County, Florida.

Population54,854
Coordinates27.8428000, -82.6995400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Tampa

#2 Tampa

The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.

Population407,599
Coordinates27.9475200, -82.4584300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: 78th Avenue North (-82.699541, 27.842866)
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.6 L · about $2.86
Round trip
$5.72
1.38 gal · 5.2 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $2.86 $5.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.17 $6.34
Premium $4.90 $3.38 $6.76
Diesel $4.35 $3.00 $6.00

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Pinellas Park and Tampa. The current time is 21:06:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.