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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.57 mi
01h 47m
Flight
65.67 mi
105.69 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.67 mi
Kilometers
105.69 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.57 mi
Kilometers
131.28 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montverde
Sat, Apr 18, 11:04 AM EDT
Return by in Tampa
Sat, Apr 18, 12:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tampa
2026-04-18T09:16
Arrive Montverde
Sat, Apr 18, 11:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tampa
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Polk City
FL

City in Polk County, Florida, United States

From Tampa
40.8 mi
00h 53m
To Montverde
40.8 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

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.

  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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando

    2472 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    37.1 mi · 41 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 33: Polk City

    1396 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lakeland Hills Boulevard

    114 m · 5 sec · Lakeland Hills Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Commonwealth Avenue

    11.3 mi · 15 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Commonwealth Avenue North

    40 m · 2 sec · Commonwealth Avenue North

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Commonwealth Avenue North

    10.8 mi · 14 min · Commonwealth Avenue North

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Lakeshore Drive

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Lakeshore Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Lakeshore Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lakeshore Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Anderson Hill Road

    1 km · 2 min · Anderson Hill Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right

    826 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Johns Lake Road

    1060 ft · 39 sec · Johns Lake Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Citrus Tower Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Citrus Tower Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    31 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout

    147 m · 11 sec

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    49 m · 3 sec

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout

    44 m · 3 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto 7th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 7th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Franklin Avenue

    70 m · 10 sec · Franklin Avenue

  31. 31

    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.

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
31 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
37.6 mi · 46%
Commonwealth Avenue
11.3 mi · 14%
Commonwealth Avenue North
10.8 mi · 13%
Citrus Tower Boulevard
5.18 mi · 6%
Lakeshore Drive
4.6 mi · 6%
I 275 North
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
65.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Polk City
00h 53m from Tampa
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Polk City, 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 Polk City.

RAIL

Lakeland

20 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

20 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Winter Haven

22 mi away
1800 7th St SW
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

41 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Montverde. Straight-line distance: 65.67 mi (105.69 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
Montverde

#2 Montverde

City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America

Population1,726
Coordinates28.6002800, -81.6739600
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Tampa (-82.45843, 27.94752)
End: Montverde (-81.67396, 28.60028)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.9 L · about $11.95
Round trip
$23.89
5.76 gal · 21.8 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Tampa and Montverde. The current time is 09:16:13.

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.