How far is Tampa, FL from Lake Magdalene, FL?

The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Lake Magdalene, FL is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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
10.23 mi
00h 16m
Flight
8.79 mi
14.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.79 mi
Kilometers
14.14 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.23 mi
Kilometers
16.47 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Magdalene
Sat, May 30, 12:37 PM EDT
Return by in Tampa
Sat, May 30, 12:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tampa
2026-05-30T12:20
Arrive Lake Magdalene
Sat, May 30, 12:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:56 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
Egypt Lake-Leto
FL

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

From Tampa
5.2 mi
00h 08m
To Lake Magdalene
5.1 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Lake Magdalene.

  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 right to continue on I 275 North

    843 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 582A: Fletcher Avenue

    1238 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Fletcher Avenue

    1635 ft · 39 sec · East Fletcher Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on West Fletcher Avenue

    2677 ft · 58 sec · West Fletcher Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Boulevard

    687 ft · 22 sec · North Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Sylvia Lane

    2017 ft · 1 min · Sylvia Lane

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sylvia Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
107.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 North
8.04 mi · 79%
West Fletcher Avenue
0.51 mi · 5%
Sylvia Lane
0.38 mi · 4%
North Ashley Drive
0.33 mi · 3%
East Fletcher Avenue
0.31 mi · 3%
CR 582A
0.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 275 North

Merge slight left

7.88 mi · 00h 11m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
8.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Egypt Lake-Leto
00h 08m from Tampa
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Tampa and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lake Magdalene.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Lake Magdalene?

The road trip is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Egypt Lake-Leto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Tampa and 5.1 miles from Lake Magdalene.

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

The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.49 one way or $2.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Tampa and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lake Magdalene.

Stop Ideas Near Egypt Lake-Leto

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Egypt Lake-Leto, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Egypt Lake-Leto.

RAIL

Union Station

9 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

26 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

50 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
RAIL

Lakeland

55 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Lake Magdalene. Straight-line distance: 8.79 mi (14.14 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
Lake Magdalene

#2 Lake Magdalene

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

Population28,509
Coordinates28.0741800, -82.4717600
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Tampa (-82.45843, 27.94752)
End: Lake Magdalene (-82.47176, 28.07418)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.36 gal
1.37 L · about $1.49
Round trip
$2.99
0.72 gal · 2.74 L
Estimated CO2
3.2 kg one way
Round trip: 6.4 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $1.49 $2.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.65 $3.31
Premium $4.90 $1.76 $3.53
Diesel $4.35 $1.57 $3.13

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Tampa and Lake Magdalene. The current time is 12:20:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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