How far is Samoset, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Samoset, FL to Tampa, FL is about 48 miles (77.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.8 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Samoset and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Samoset and Tampa.
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Start on 19th Street East
4 m · 6 sec · 19th Street East
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Turn left onto 34th Avenue East
1673 ft · 1 min · 34th Avenue East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 15th Street East
2170 ft · 54 sec · 15th Street East
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Turn left
5.8 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Tamiami Trail
2.9 mi · 4 min · Tamiami Trail
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Take the ramp right
1989 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
1745 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Tampa
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
25.5 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 618 Toll West, Selmon Expressway West: Tampa, Port of Tampa
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
7.8 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 Samoset and Tampa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
25.5 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Samoset and Mostly Sunny near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Samoset to Tampa?
The road trip is about 48 miles (77.2 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?
Sun City Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Samoset and 24 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 $7.01 one way or $14.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Samoset and Mostly Sunny near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Sun City Center
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 Sun City Center.
Bradenton, Florida
Union Station
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Sarasota, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Samoset and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 33.42 mi (53.78 km).
#1 Samoset
Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida
| Population | 3,854 |
| Coordinates | 27.4694800, -82.5414900 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $7.01 | $14.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.77 | $15.53 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $8.27 | $16.55 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
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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