How far is Ridge Manor, FL from Tampa, FL?

The driving distance from Ridge Manor, FL to Tampa, FL is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.22 mi
00h 54m
Flight
42.48 mi
68.36 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.48 mi
Kilometers
68.36 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.22 mi
Kilometers
82.43 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tampa
Tue, May 12, 7:33 PM EDT
Return by in Ridge Manor
Tue, May 12, 8:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridge Manor
2026-05-12T18:39
Arrive Tampa
Tue, May 12, 7:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ridge Manor
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Wesley Chapel
FL

Census-designated place in Pasco County, Florida

From Ridge Manor
24.9 mi
00h 27m
To Tampa
26.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
This Afternoon

Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ridge Manor and Tampa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ridge Manor and Tampa.

  1. 1

    Start on Treiman Boulevard

    1612 ft · 56 sec · Treiman Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Treiman Boulevard

    1688 ft · 29 sec · Treiman Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cortez Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Cortez Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward I 75 South: Tampa

    3158 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    26.6 mi · 28 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg

    15.9 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown East-West

    2767 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    77 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Downtown East, Jefferson Street

    856 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on North Orange Avenue

    1531 ft · 47 sec · North Orange Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Pierce Street

    1364 ft · 41 sec · Pierce Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Kennedy Boulevard

    1336 ft · 46 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridge Manor and Tampa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
27.2 mi · 53%
I 275 South
15.9 mi · 31%
Cortez Boulevard
4.53 mi · 9%
Treiman Boulevard
0.62 mi · 1%
Downtown East-West
0.57 mi · 1%
North Orange Avenue
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

26.6 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
42.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wesley Chapel
00h 27m from Ridge Manor
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ridge Manor and Mostly Cloudy then Chance 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 Ridge Manor to Tampa?

The road trip is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Wesley Chapel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Ridge Manor and 26.3 miles from Tampa.

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

The direct path is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.51 one way or $15.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms around Ridge Manor and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tampa.

Stop Ideas Near Wesley Chapel

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wesley Chapel, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wesley Chapel.

OTHER

Dade City, Florida

20 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
RAIL

Lakeland

43 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

43 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ridge Manor and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 42.48 mi (68.36 km).

Ridge Manor

#1 Ridge Manor

Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida

Population4,513
Coordinates28.5075000, -82.1703600
Altitude21
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: Treiman Boulevard (-82.170445, 28.507516)
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.84 L · about $7.51
Round trip
$15.02
3.62 gal · 13.68 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $7.51 $15.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.32 $16.64
Premium $4.90 $8.86 $17.72
Diesel $4.35 $7.87 $15.75

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Ridge Manor and Tampa. The current time is 18:39:09.

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.