How far is Tampa, FL from Buckhead Ridge, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Buckhead Ridge, FL is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.2 miles (179 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Florida, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Buckhead Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Buckhead Ridge.
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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
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
46 mi · 59 min
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Turn right onto Kenansville Road
31.2 mi · 40 min · Kenansville Road
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Continue straight
4.8 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Lake Drive West
2019 ft · 1 min · Lake Drive West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Drive West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Buckhead Ridge.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Van Fleet Drive
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46 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Tampa and Sunny near Buckhead Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Buckhead Ridge?
The road trip is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Babson Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from Tampa and 75.1 miles from Buckhead Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.2 miles (179 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.98 one way or $43.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tampa and Sunny near Buckhead Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Babson Park
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 Babson Park.
Winter Haven
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Lakeland
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Buckhead Ridge. Straight-line distance: 111.26 mi (179.05 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 Buckhead Ridge
Census-designated place in Glades County, Florida
| Population | 1,450 |
| Coordinates | 27.1303300, -80.8936700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buckhead Ridge (-80.89367, 27.13033)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $21.98 | $43.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.36 | $48.72 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $25.95 | $51.90 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $23.05 | $46.11 |
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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