How far is Tampa, FL from Babson Park, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Babson Park, FL is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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 28m.
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 Polk County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Babson Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Babson Park.
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Start on East Kennedy Boulevard
122 m · 17 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Ashley Drive
1748 ft · 49 sec · North Ashley Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 275
1164 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 North
843 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando
2472 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
25.8 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven
2270 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Polk Parkway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Polk Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow
2311 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto Bartow Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Bartow Road
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
3183 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
2787 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive
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Continue straight
1427 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
10.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Haines City, Avon Park
1128 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
83 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto US 27
3.9 mi · 5 min · US 27
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Turn left onto Pine Crest Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Pine Crest Road
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Turn right onto North Scenic Highway
3 mi · 5 min · North Scenic Highway
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Turn left onto Rainbow Boulevard
125 m · 14 sec · Rainbow Boulevard
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
1023 ft · 28 sec · 5th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Babson Park.
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 4 East
Continue straight
25.8 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Tampa and Partly Sunny near Babson Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Babson Park?
The road trip is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Medulla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.6 miles from Tampa and 34.7 miles from Babson Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.16 one way or $20.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tampa and Partly Sunny near Babson Park.
Stop Ideas Near Medulla
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 Medulla.
Lakeland
Lakeland
Winter Haven
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Babson Park. Straight-line distance: 57.73 mi (92.9 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Babson Park
Census designated place in Florida, USA
| Population | 1,356 |
| Coordinates | 27.8319700, -81.5223000 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
End: Babson Park (-81.5223, 27.83197)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $10.16 | $20.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.26 | $22.52 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $12.00 | $23.99 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $10.66 | $21.32 |
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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