How far is Tampa, FL from Dade City, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Dade City, FL is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33 miles (53.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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.
Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Dade City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Dade City.
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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
17 mi · 21 min
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Merge slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 52: Dade City, San Antonio
1846 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 52 East
64 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto State Road 52
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Road 52
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Turn slight left
103 m · 14 sec
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Continue on Old State Road 52
2.3 mi · 4 min · Old State Road 52
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old State Road 52
10 m · 1 sec · Old State Road 52
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Exit the roundabout onto Old State Road 52
4.4 mi · 7 min · Old State Road 52
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Continue on 21st Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 21st Street
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Turn slight right
2700 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto 14th Street
16 m · 2 sec · 14th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 14th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Dade City.
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 275 North
Merge slight left
17 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tampa and Mostly Cloudy near Dade City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Dade City?
The road trip is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Pebble Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Tampa and 19.2 miles from Dade City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33 miles (53.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Tampa and Mostly Cloudy near Dade City.
Stop Ideas Near Pebble Creek
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 Pebble Creek.
Union Station
Dade City, Florida
Lakeland
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Dade City. Straight-line distance: 32.96 mi (53.05 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 Dade City
County seat of Pasco County, Florida, United States
| Population | 7,338 |
| Coordinates | 28.3647200, -82.1959200 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dade City (-82.19592, 28.36472)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $6.66 | $13.32 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
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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