How far is Redington Beach, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Redington Beach, FL to Tampa, FL is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Logan County, Nebraska, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Redington Beach and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redington Beach and Tampa.
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Start on Gulf Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Gulf Boulevard
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Turn left onto Tom Stuart Causeway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Tom Stuart Causeway
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Continue on Welch Causeway
1909 ft · 47 sec · Welch Causeway
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Turn straight onto Bay Pines Boulevard North
13 m · 1 sec · Bay Pines Boulevard North
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Continue on Seminole Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Seminole Boulevard
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Turn right onto Park Boulevard North
6.1 mi · 11 min · Park Boulevard North
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Continue on Gandy Boulevard
10.1 mi · 14 min · Gandy Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
6.9 mi · 9 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown East, Downtown West
131 m · 18 sec
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Turn right onto Downtown West, Florida Avenue
565 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on South Florida Avenue
1789 ft · 54 sec · South Florida Avenue
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Turn left onto East Kennedy Boulevard
140 m · 15 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 Redington Beach 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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Redington Beach and Sunny near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Redington Beach to Tampa?
The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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 13.7 miles from Redington Beach and 14.1 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.07 one way or $8.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Redington Beach and Sunny near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Gandy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gandy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Redington Beach and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 23.59 mi (37.96 km).
#1 Redington Beach
Town in Pinellas County, Florida, United States
| Population | 1,462 |
| Coordinates | 27.8086400, -82.8112100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.07 | $8.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $4.80 | $9.60 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $4.26 | $8.53 |
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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