How far is Tampa, FL from Bradenton, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Bradenton, FL is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Bradenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Bradenton.
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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
26.8 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Palmetto, Bradenton
1678 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Palmetto, Bradenton
109 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
3.6 mi · 5 min · Tamiami Trail
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Turn straight onto U.S. Business 41
1.4 km · 1 min · U.S. Business 41
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Valencia Drive
44 m · 3 sec · Valencia Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Valencia Drive
155 m · 10 sec · Valencia Drive
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Continue on 8th Avenue West
1.6 mi · 4 min · 8th Avenue West
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Continue on Green Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min · Green Bridge
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Continue on 9th Street West
698 ft · 21 sec · 9th Street West
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue West
1299 ft · 58 sec · 3rd Avenue West
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Turn right onto 14th Street West
530 ft · 25 sec · 14th Street West
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Turn right
32 m · 8 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 Bradenton.
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
26.8 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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tampa and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bradenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Bradenton?
The road trip is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Sun City Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Tampa and 22.6 miles from Bradenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.64 one way or $13.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tampa and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bradenton.
Stop Ideas Near Sun City Center
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 Sun City Center.
Bradenton, Florida
Union Station
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Sarasota, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Bradenton. Straight-line distance: 31.8 mi (51.18 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 Bradenton
The most populous city in Manatee County, Florida.
| Population | 59,737 |
| Coordinates | 27.4989300, -82.5748200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bradenton (-82.57482, 27.49893)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.64 | $13.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $7.83 | $15.67 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $6.96 | $13.92 |
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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