How far is Tampa, FL from Dover, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Dover, FL is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Dover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Dover.
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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
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 574: Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
2422 ft · 59 sec
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Turn straight onto East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Continue on East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1236 ft · 21 sec · East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Continue on East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
4.8 mi · 8 min · East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Continue on East Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
3.3 mi · 5 min · East Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Turn right onto Dover Road
13 m · 1 sec · Dover Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dover Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Dover.
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.
East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Continue on East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
4.78 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Tampa and Sunny near Dover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Dover?
The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Mango is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Tampa and 8.2 miles from Dover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tampa and Sunny near Dover.
Stop Ideas Near Mango
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 Mango.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Dover. Straight-line distance: 14.93 mi (24.03 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 Dover
Dover is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 27.9941900, -82.2195300 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dover (-82.21953, 27.99419)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.84 | $2.22 | $4.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $2.51 | $5.01 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $2.70 | $5.41 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $3.44 | $6.87 |
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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