How far is Tampa, FL from New Port Richey, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to New Port Richey, FL is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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 54m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and New Port Richey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and New Port Richey.
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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 right to continue on Veterans Expressway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Suncoast Parkway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Suncoast Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 54: New Port Richey, Zephyrhills
2521 ft · 53 sec
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Turn straight onto State Road 54
12 mi · 18 min · State Road 54
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Turn right onto Grand Boulevard
1.9 mi · 4 min · Grand Boulevard
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Turn right onto Tennessee Avenue
34 m · 5 sec · Tennessee Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tennessee Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and New Port Richey.
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.
State Road 54
Turn straight onto State Road 54
12 mi · 00h 18m
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 New Port Richey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to New Port Richey?
The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Cheval is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Tampa and 19.1 miles from New Port Richey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tampa and Sunny near New Port Richey.
Stop Ideas Near Cheval
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 Cheval.
Union Station
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Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and New Port Richey. Straight-line distance: 25.94 mi (41.75 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 New Port Richey
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 17,033 |
| Coordinates | 28.2441800, -82.7192700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Port Richey (-82.71927, 28.24418)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
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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