How far is Tampa, FL from Belleair Bluffs, FL?

The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Belleair Bluffs, FL is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.32 mi
00h 40m
Flight
21.97 mi
35.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.97 mi
Kilometers
35.35 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.32 mi
Kilometers
40.75 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belleair Bluffs
Sat, Apr 18, 7:46 PM EDT
Return by in Tampa
Sat, Apr 18, 8:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tampa
2026-04-18T19:06
Arrive Belleair Bluffs
Sat, Apr 18, 7:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tampa
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Feather Sound
FL

Unincorporated community in Florida

From Tampa
12.7 mi
00h 20m
To Belleair Bluffs
12.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Belleair Bluffs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Belleair Bluffs.

  1. 1

    Start on East Kennedy Boulevard

    122 m · 17 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Ashley Drive

    1748 ft · 49 sec · North Ashley Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 275

    1164 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 275 South

    2434 ft · 60 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    11.9 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 688 West: St Pete–Clearwater International Airport, Indian Rocks Beach, Largo

    1042 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Ulmerton Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Ulmerton Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Roosevelt Boulevard

    3034 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    783 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Gateway Expressway

    3141 ft · 49 sec · Gateway Expressway

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Roosevelt Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on East Bay Drive

    3.6 mi · 7 min · East Bay Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on West Bay Drive

    2852 ft · 55 sec · West Bay Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Clearwater Largo Road North

    2680 ft · 1 min · Clearwater Largo Road North

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 8th Avenue Northwest

    2162 ft · 59 sec · 8th Avenue Northwest

  16. 16

    Continue on Mehlenbacher Road

    3146 ft · 2 min · Mehlenbacher Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Indian Rocks Road

    1166 ft · 33 sec · North Indian Rocks Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Jewel Road

    823 ft · 36 sec · Jewel Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jewel Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Belleair Bluffs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 South
12.4 mi · 49%
East Bay Drive
3.57 mi · 14%
Ulmerton Road
2.77 mi · 11%
Roosevelt Boulevard
2.76 mi · 11%
Mehlenbacher Road
0.6 mi · 2%
Gateway Expressway
0.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 275 South

Merge slight left

11.9 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Feather Sound
00h 20m from Tampa
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tampa and Sunny near Belleair Bluffs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Belleair Bluffs?

The road trip is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Feather Sound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Tampa and 12.7 miles from Belleair Bluffs.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.69 one way or $7.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tampa and Sunny near Belleair Bluffs.

Stop Ideas Near Feather Sound

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Feather Sound and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Pinellas Park
Scenic stop 5.7 mi away

City of Pinellas Park

Pinellas Park , FL
4100 66th Ave N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Rating 3.9/5 16 reviews Park,City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9.3 mi away

Clearwater Water System Maintenance

Clearwater , FL
1650 N Arcturas Ave, Clearwater, FL 33765
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Water damage restoration service
City Of Treasure Island
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

City Of Treasure Island

Treasure Island , FL
120 108th Ave, Treasure Island, FL 33706
Rating 4.7/5 36 reviews City Hall
Belleair Bluffs City Hall
Scenic stop 11 mi away

Belleair Bluffs City Hall

Belleair Bluffs , FL
2747 Sunset Blvd, Belleair Bluffs, FL 33770, United States
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City or town hall,City administration,City government office,City park,Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Feather Sound.

BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

7 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

50 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

64 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Belleair Bluffs. Straight-line distance: 21.97 mi (35.35 km).

Tampa

#1 Tampa

The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.

Population407,599
Coordinates27.9475200, -82.4584300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Belleair Bluffs

#2 Belleair Bluffs

City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States of America

Population2,218
Coordinates27.9214100, -82.8170500
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Tampa (-82.45843, 27.94752)
End: Belleair Bluffs (-82.81705, 27.92141)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
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.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.38 L · about $3.69
Round trip
$7.38
1.78 gal · 6.76 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $3.69 $7.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.09 $8.18
Premium $4.90 $4.36 $8.71
Diesel $4.35 $3.87 $7.74

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Tampa and Belleair Bluffs. The current time is 19:06:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.