How far is Tampa, FL from Elfers, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Elfers, FL is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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 51m.
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
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Elfers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Elfers.
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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 left to continue on I 275 South
2434 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60 West: Tampa International Airport, Clearwater
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Memorial Highway
2060 ft · 35 sec · Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Expressway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane
3.2 mi · 4 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Expressway
1 km · 48 sec · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Suncoast Parkway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Suncoast Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 54: New Port Richey, Zephyrhills
2521 ft · 53 sec
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Turn straight onto State Road 54
12 mi · 18 min · State Road 54
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Turn left onto Grand Boulevard
20 m · 7 sec · Grand Boulevard
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Turn left onto State Road 54
68 m · 4 sec · State Road 54
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Road 54
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Elfers.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Road 54
Turn straight onto State Road 54
12 mi · 00h 18m
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 Sunny leaving Tampa and Partly Sunny near Elfers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Elfers?
The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Citrus Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Tampa and 18.1 miles from Elfers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.31 one way or $10.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tampa and Partly Sunny near Elfers.
Stop Ideas Near Citrus 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 Citrus Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Elfers. Straight-line distance: 24.59 mi (39.57 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 Elfers
Census designated place
| Population | 13,986 |
| Coordinates | 28.2166800, -82.7223200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elfers (-82.72232, 28.21668)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.31 | $10.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.88 | $11.77 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $6.27 | $12.53 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
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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