How far is Tampa, FL from Dunedin, FL?

The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Dunedin, FL is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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
24.74 mi
00h 39m
Flight
19.85 mi
31.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.85 mi
Kilometers
31.94 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.74 mi
Kilometers
39.81 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunedin
Tue, Apr 21, 11:14 AM EDT
Return by in Tampa
Tue, Apr 21, 11:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tampa
2026-04-21T10:35
Arrive Dunedin
Tue, Apr 21, 11:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tampa
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Safety Harbor
FL

City on the west shore of Tampa Bay in Pinellas County, Florida

From Tampa
12.4 mi
00h 19m
To Dunedin
12.4 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph ENE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Dunedin.

  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

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60 West: Tampa International Airport, Clearwater

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Memorial Highway

    2060 ft · 35 sec · Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60 West: Clearwater

    2031 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on FL 60: Clearwater

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Gulf to Bay Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Gulf to Bay Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Northbound Frontage Road

    1 km · 1 min · Northbound Frontage Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward US 19 North

    1659 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 19 North

    2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 19 North

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Enterprise Road

    862 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Road 580

    2913 ft · 57 sec · State Road 580

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    75 m · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
FL 60
9.3 mi · 38%
I 275 South
4.41 mi · 18%
US Highway 19 North
1.95 mi · 8%
Gulf to Bay Boulevard
1.91 mi · 8%
Main Street
1.65 mi · 7%
US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
1.17 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

FL 60

Continue on FL 60: Clearwater

9.3 mi · 00h 12m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
19.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Safety Harbor
00h 19m from Tampa
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tampa and Sunny near Dunedin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Dunedin?

The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Safety Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Tampa and 12.4 miles from Dunedin.

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

The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.61 one way or $7.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tampa and Sunny near Dunedin.

Stop Ideas Near Safety Harbor

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 Safety Harbor and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Pinellas Park
Scenic stop 10.1 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 7.8 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
Dunedin City Hall
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

Dunedin City Hall

Dunedin , FL
542 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698
Rating 1.2/5 39 reviews City Hall
Belleair Bluffs City Hall
Scenic stop 11.7 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 Safety Harbor.

BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

17 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

60 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

65 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Dunedin. Straight-line distance: 19.85 mi (31.94 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
Dunedin

#2 Dunedin

City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States

Population36,464
Coordinates28.0199000, -82.7732300
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Tampa (-82.45843, 27.94752)
End: Dunedin (-82.77323, 28.0199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
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
0.87 gal
3.3 L · about $3.61
Round trip
$7.22
1.74 gal · 6.6 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $3.61 $7.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.00 $8.00
Premium $4.90 $4.26 $8.52
Diesel $4.35 $3.78 $7.57

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Tampa and Dunedin. The current time is 10:35:02.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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