How far is Tampa, FL from Pine Ridge, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Pine Ridge, FL is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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 46m.
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.
Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Pine Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Pine Ridge.
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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
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 · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Gulf to Lake Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Gulf to Lake Highway
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Turn left onto North Lecanto Highway
6.1 mi · 11 min · North Lecanto Highway
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Turn left onto West Pine Ridge Boulevard
1.6 mi · 4 min · West Pine Ridge Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Cliff Drive
2225 ft · 2 min · North Cliff Drive
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Turn right onto North Mallows Circle
908 ft · 40 sec · North Mallows Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Mallows Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Pine Ridge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Tampa and Mostly Cloudy near Pine Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Pine Ridge?
The road trip is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Masaryktown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Tampa and 41.7 miles from Pine Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 2:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.24 one way or $24.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Tampa and Mostly Cloudy near Pine Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Masaryktown
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 Masaryktown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Pine Ridge. Straight-line distance: 68.46 mi (110.18 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 Pine Ridge
Census-designated place in South Dakota, United States
| Population | 9,598 |
| Coordinates | 28.9383100, -82.4734300 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine Ridge (-82.47343, 28.93831)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $12.24 | $24.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.56 | $27.12 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $14.44 | $28.89 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $12.83 | $25.67 |
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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