How far is Tampa, FL from Bee Ridge, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Bee Ridge, FL is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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 10m.
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 Hillsborough County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Bee Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Bee Ridge.
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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
90 m · 13 sec · North Tampa Street
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Turn left onto East Jackson Street
2823 ft · 2 min · East Jackson Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Jackson Street
21 m · 4 sec · East Jackson Street
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Turn left onto North Nebraska Avenue
123 m · 10 sec · North Nebraska Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 618 Toll East: Brandon
853 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Naples
2585 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
48.1 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 758: Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota
1584 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
105 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Bee Ridge Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Bee Ridge Road
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Turn left onto McIntosh Road
1 mi · 2 min · McIntosh Road
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Turn left onto Proctor Road
57 m · 11 sec · Proctor Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Proctor Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Bee Ridge.
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
48.1 mi · 00h 52m
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 Tampa and Partly Sunny near Bee Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Bee Ridge?
The road trip is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Ruskin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Tampa and 30.2 miles from Bee Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.88 one way or $17.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tampa and Partly Sunny near Bee Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Ruskin
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 Ruskin.
Bradenton, Florida
Union Station
St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida
Sarasota, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Bee Ridge. Straight-line distance: 45.87 mi (73.82 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 Bee Ridge
Census designated place
| Population | 9,598 |
| Coordinates | 27.2839400, -82.4806500 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bee Ridge (-82.48065, 27.28394)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.84 | $19.67 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $10.48 | $20.95 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $9.31 | $18.62 |
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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