How far is Tampa, FL from Madeira Beach, FL?

The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Madeira Beach, FL is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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
26.64 mi
00h 41m
Flight
23.13 mi
37.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.13 mi
Kilometers
37.23 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.64 mi
Kilometers
42.88 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madeira Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 8:16 AM EDT
Return by in Tampa
Thu, Apr 23, 8:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tampa
2026-04-23T07:35
Arrive Madeira Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 8:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 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
Gandy
FL

City in Logan County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Tampa
13.3 mi
00h 20m
To Madeira Beach
13.3 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph ESE
Destination
Madeira Beach Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
82°F
Thursday
Using Seminole as the closest live forecast in the Pinellas County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Madeira Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on East Kennedy Boulevard

    36 m · 11 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Tampa Street

    1031 ft · 22 sec · North Tampa Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward FL 618 Toll: Saint Petersburg

    825 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on West Gandy Boulevard

    5.9 mi · 8 min · West Gandy Boulevard

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Gandy Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Gandy Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Gandy Boulevard

    2533 ft · 50 sec · Gandy Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Park Boulevard

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Park Boulevard

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Park Boulevard North

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Park Boulevard North

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Seminole Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Seminole Boulevard

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Welch Causeway

    2606 ft · 56 sec · Welch Causeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Tom Suart Causeway

    715 ft · 17 sec · Tom Suart Causeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Tom Stuart Causeway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tom Stuart Causeway

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gulf Boulevard

    1569 ft · 53 sec · Gulf Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 146th Avenue

    21 m · 5 sec · 146th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right

    20 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
6.72 mi · 25%
West Gandy Boulevard
5.94 mi · 22%
Park Boulevard
4.23 mi · 16%
Gandy Boulevard
4.18 mi · 16%
Park Boulevard North
1.84 mi · 7%
Seminole Boulevard
1.53 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

West Gandy Boulevard

Continue on West Gandy Boulevard

5.94 mi · 00h 08m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
23.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gandy
00h 20m from Tampa
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Madeira Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Madeira Beach?

The road trip is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Gandy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Tampa and 13.3 miles from Madeira Beach.

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

The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.90 one way or $7.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Madeira Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Gandy

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 Gandy and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Pinellas Park
Scenic stop 4.1 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 11.2 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
City Of Treasure Island
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

City Of Treasure Island

Treasure Island , FL
120 108th Ave, Treasure Island, FL 33706
Rating 4.7/5 36 reviews City Hall
Belleair Bluffs City Hall
Scenic stop 11.8 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 Gandy.

BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

7 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

44 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

60 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Madeira Beach. Straight-line distance: 23.13 mi (37.23 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
Madeira Beach

#2 Madeira Beach

City in Florida

Population4,276
Coordinates27.7980800, -82.7973200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Tampa (-82.45843, 27.94752)
End: Madeira Beach (-82.79732, 27.79808)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.56 L · about $3.90
Round trip
$7.80
1.88 gal · 7.12 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $3.90 $7.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.32 $8.64
Premium $4.90 $4.60 $9.20
Diesel $4.35 $4.09 $8.18

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tampa and Madeira Beach. The current time is 07:35:30.

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.