How far is Tampa, FL from Mulberry, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Mulberry, FL is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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 00h 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 Hillsborough County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Mulberry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Mulberry.
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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
5.2 mi · 6 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 78th Street
938 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto South 78th Street
1517 ft · 41 sec · South 78th Street
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Turn slight right
83 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Adamo Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Adamo Drive
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Continue on West Brandon Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Brandon Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on West Brandon Boulevard
21.3 mi · 29 min · West Brandon Boulevard
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Continue on Canal Street
2653 ft · 54 sec · Canal Street
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Turn left onto South Church Avenue
58 m · 10 sec · South Church Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Church Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Mulberry.
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.
West Brandon Boulevard
Keep slight right to continue on West Brandon Boulevard
21.3 mi · 00h 29m
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 Mostly Sunny near Mulberry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Mulberry?
The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Valrico is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Tampa and 16 miles from Mulberry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.8 miles (48 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.69 one way or $9.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Mulberry.
Stop Ideas Near Valrico
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 Valrico.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Mulberry. Straight-line distance: 29.83 mi (48.01 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 Mulberry
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
| Population | 4,274 |
| Coordinates | 27.8953000, -81.9734200 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mulberry (-81.97342, 27.8953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.69 | $9.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.19 | $10.39 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $5.53 | $11.06 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $4.92 | $9.83 |
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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