How far is Tampa, FL from Manatee Road, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Manatee Road, FL is about 131 miles (210.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
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 Citrus County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Manatee Road.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Manatee Road.
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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 left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane
4.6 mi · 6 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane
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Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway
1938 ft · 28 sec · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Suncoast Parkway
54.2 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 44: Gulf to Lake Highway
1944 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Gulf to Lake Highway
4.8 mi · 8 min · Gulf to Lake Highway
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Continue on Northeast 5th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 5th Street
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Turn right onto Suncoast Boulevard
47 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Boulevard
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Continue on Young Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Young Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northwest 19th Avenue
2336 ft · 57 sec · Northwest 19th Avenue
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Continue on Manatee Springs Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Manatee Springs Road
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Turn right onto Northwest 83 Court
2734 ft · 2 min · Northwest 83 Court
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Turn left onto Northwest 120th Street
845 ft · 39 sec · Northwest 120th Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 85th Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Northwest 85th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 85th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Manatee Road.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Suncoast Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Suncoast Parkway
54.2 mi · 00h 59m
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 Sunny near Manatee Road.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Manatee Road?
The road trip is about 131 miles (210.9 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Sugarmill Woods is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from Tampa and 65.4 miles from Manatee Road.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 1:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.16 one way or $38.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tampa and Sunny near Manatee Road.
Stop Ideas Near Sugarmill Woods
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Inverness Government Center
Crystal River City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sugarmill Woods.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Manatee Road. Straight-line distance: 111.64 mi (179.66 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 Manatee Road
Census-designated place in Levy County, Florida
| Population | 2,244 |
| Coordinates | 29.5130200, -82.9142900 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manatee Road (-82.91429, 29.51302)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $19.16 | $38.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.23 | $42.47 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $22.62 | $45.24 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $20.10 | $40.19 |
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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