How far is Tampa, FL from Manasota Key, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Manasota Key, FL is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Manasota Key.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Manasota Key.
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Start on East Kennedy Boulevard
36 m · 11 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Tampa Street
90 m · 13 sec · North Tampa Street
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Turn left onto East Jackson Street
2823 ft · 2 min · East Jackson Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Jackson Street
21 m · 4 sec · East Jackson Street
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Turn left onto North Nebraska Avenue
123 m · 10 sec · North Nebraska Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 618 Toll East: Brandon
853 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Naples
2585 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 1 hr
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Keep slight left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 765: Englewood, Venice
2469 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Jacaranda Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Jacaranda Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jacaranda Boulevard
60 m · 3 sec · Jacaranda Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Jacaranda Boulevard
4.4 mi · 7 min · Jacaranda Boulevard
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Turn left onto Englewood Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Englewood Road
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Continue on North Indiana Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · North Indiana Avenue
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Continue on South McCall Road
2147 ft · 46 sec · South McCall Road
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Turn right onto Beach Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Beach Road
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Turn left
69 m · 17 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Manasota Key.
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 75 South
Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tampa and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Manasota Key.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Manasota Key?
The road trip is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Ellenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from Tampa and 42.8 miles from Manasota Key.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.57 one way or $25.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tampa and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Manasota Key.
Stop Ideas Near Ellenton
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 Ellenton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Manasota Key. Straight-line distance: 70.93 mi (114.15 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 Manasota Key
Census-designated place in Charlotte County, Florida
| Population | 1,229 |
| Coordinates | 26.9253400, -82.3520400 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manasota Key (-82.35204, 26.92534)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $12.57 | $25.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.93 | $27.85 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $14.83 | $29.67 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $13.18 | $26.36 |
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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