How far is Polk City, FL from Tampa, FL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Polk City and Tampa is 41.95 miles (67.51 km).
Flight distance from Polk City, FL to Tampa, FL is 41.95 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Polk City, Florida to Tampa, Florida is: 45.19 miles (72.72 km) by car.
Driving from Polk City to Tampa will take approximately 00 hours 46 minutes.
#1 Polk City
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
| Population | 2884 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 28°10'57"N 81°49'26"W |
| Latitude | 28.1825100 |
| Longitude | -81.8239700 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tampa
The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area. It is located on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Tampa is known for its beaches, its Busch Gardens amusement park, and its many attractions, such as the Florida Aquarium and the Museum of Science and Industry.
| Population | 407599 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 27°56'51"N 82°27'30"W |
| Latitude | 27.9475200 |
| Longitude | -82.4584300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Tampa: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429,27.947518)
Estimated Travel Time Between Polk City and Tampa
The distance between Polk City and Tampa is 73 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 48 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Polk City and Tampa. The current time is 12:45:08.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 30 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 07 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 54 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 45 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 38 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 36 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 33 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.04 liters (1.59 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Polk City and Tampa.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Polk City to Tampa is $5.3 (diesel $6.94).
Florida gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.74 | $4.07 | $4.35 |
| Total | $5.3 | $5.97 | $6.48 | $6.94 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Florida ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.324 (Diesel $4.350) /gallon. Last changed prices on May 03, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Polk City and Tampa (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
