How far is Tampa, FL from Floral City, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Floral City, FL is about 65.2 miles (105 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
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.
City in Pasco County, Florida, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Floral City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Floral 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
18.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 41: Dade City
600 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Blanton Road
1 mi · 2 min · Blanton Road
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Continue on Lake Lola Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Lake Lola Road
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Continue on Spring Lake Highway
6.1 mi · 9 min · Spring Lake Highway
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Turn left onto Cortez Boulevard
4.2 mi · 6 min · Cortez Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Jefferson Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Street
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Turn right
28 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Broad Street
8.8 mi · 13 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Florida Avenue
6 mi · 8 min · Florida Avenue
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Turn right onto East Orange Avenue
23 m · 1 sec · East Orange Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Orange Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Floral 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
18.8 mi · 00h 20m
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 leaving Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Floral City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Floral City?
The road trip is about 65.2 miles (105 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
San Antonio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Tampa and 32.6 miles from Floral City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.54 one way or $19.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Floral City.
Stop Ideas Near San Antonio
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 San Antonio.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Floral City. Straight-line distance: 56.31 mi (90.62 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 Floral City
Census designated place
| Population | 5,217 |
| Coordinates | 28.7499900, -82.2967600 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Floral City (-82.29676, 28.74999)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $9.54 | $19.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.57 | $21.14 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $11.26 | $22.52 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $10.00 | $20.01 |
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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