How far is Silver Lake, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Silver Lake, FL to Tampa, FL is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silver Lake and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Lake and Tampa.
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Start on Silver Lake Drive
1.2 mi · 3 min · Silver Lake Drive
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Turn right onto North Silver Lake Road
1332 ft · 38 sec · North Silver Lake Road
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Turn left onto County Road 44
1.5 mi · 3 min · County Road 44
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight left
122 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
3.8 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Morse Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Morse Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Warm Springs Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Warm Springs Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Warm Springs Avenue
50 m · 3 sec · Warm Springs Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Warm Springs Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Warm Springs Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto South Commercial Street
3.6 mi · 5 min · South Commercial Street
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Turn right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 South: Tampa
2822 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
45.1 mi · 48 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
15.9 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown East-West
2767 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right
77 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown East, Jefferson Street
856 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on North Orange Avenue
1531 ft · 47 sec · North Orange Avenue
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Turn straight onto Pierce Street
1364 ft · 41 sec · Pierce Street
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Turn right onto East Kennedy Boulevard
1336 ft · 46 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 Silver Lake 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 South
Merge slight left
45.1 mi · 00h 48m
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 Silver Lake 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 Silver Lake to Tampa?
The road trip is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Hill 'n Dale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Silver Lake and 43.9 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.90 one way or $25.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Silver Lake and Mostly Sunny near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Hill 'n Dale
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 Hill 'n Dale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver Lake and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 73.68 mi (118.57 km).
#1 Silver Lake
Town in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
| Population | 1,879 |
| Coordinates | 28.8419300, -81.7984100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $12.90 | $25.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.29 | $28.59 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $15.23 | $30.45 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $13.53 | $27.06 |
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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