How far is Tampa, FL from Bay Pines, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Bay Pines, FL is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Bay Pines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Bay Pines.
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Start on East Kennedy Boulevard
36 m · 11 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Tampa Street
1031 ft · 22 sec · North Tampa Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward FL 618 Toll: Saint Petersburg
825 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Continue on West Gandy Boulevard
5.9 mi · 8 min · West Gandy Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Gandy Boulevard
3.7 mi · 5 min · Gandy Boulevard
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Continue on Gandy Boulevard
2533 ft · 50 sec · Gandy Boulevard
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Continue on Park Boulevard
2.5 mi · 5 min · Park Boulevard
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Turn left onto 66th Street North
1.3 mi · 2 min · 66th Street North
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Turn right onto 54th Avenue North
1.5 mi · 3 min · 54th Avenue North
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Turn left onto Park Street North
1.2 km · 1 min · Park Street North
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Turn right onto Bay Pines Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Bay Pines Boulevard
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Turn right onto 100th Way North
46 m · 7 sec · 100th Way North
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Turn uturn
45 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Bay Pines.
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.
West Gandy Boulevard
Continue on West Gandy Boulevard
5.94 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Bay Pines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Bay Pines?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 12.4 miles from Tampa and 12.4 miles from Bay Pines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.65 one way or $7.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Bay Pines.
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 Tampa and Bay Pines. Straight-line distance: 21.59 mi (34.75 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 Bay Pines
Census designated place
| Population | 2,931 |
| Coordinates | 27.8141900, -82.7781600 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bay Pines (-82.77816, 27.81419)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.04 | $8.09 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
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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