How far is Tampa, FL from Montverde, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Montverde, FL is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Montverde.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Montverde.
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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
1.1 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando
2472 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
37.1 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 33: Polk City
1396 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Lakeland Hills Boulevard
114 m · 5 sec · Lakeland Hills Boulevard
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Continue on Commonwealth Avenue
11.3 mi · 15 min · Commonwealth Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Commonwealth Avenue North
40 m · 2 sec · Commonwealth Avenue North
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Exit the roundabout onto Commonwealth Avenue North
10.8 mi · 14 min · Commonwealth Avenue North
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Turn slight right
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Turn slight right onto Lakeshore Drive
3.7 mi · 7 min · Lakeshore Drive
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Turn left onto Lakeshore Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Lakeshore Drive
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Turn right onto Anderson Hill Road
1 km · 2 min · Anderson Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
826 ft · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Johns Lake Road
1060 ft · 39 sec · Johns Lake Road
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Turn left onto Citrus Tower Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Citrus Tower Boulevard
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Turn right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
31 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
147 m · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
49 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
44 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto 7th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 7th Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
70 m · 10 sec · Franklin Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Montverde.
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.
I 4 East
Continue straight
37.1 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Sunny leaving Tampa and Sunny near Montverde.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Montverde?
The road trip is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Polk City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Tampa and 40.8 miles from Montverde.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.95 one way or $23.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tampa and Sunny near Montverde.
Stop Ideas Near Polk City
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 Polk City.
Lakeland
Lakeland
Winter Haven
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Montverde. Straight-line distance: 65.67 mi (105.69 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 Montverde
City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 1,726 |
| Coordinates | 28.6002800, -81.6739600 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montverde (-81.67396, 28.60028)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $11.95 | $23.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.24 | $26.47 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $14.10 | $28.20 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $12.53 | $25.06 |
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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