How far is Tampa, FL from Pinecrest, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Pinecrest, FL is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city 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 Pinecrest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Pinecrest.
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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
7.5 mi · 9 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Brandon Mall
1550 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto South Falkenburg Road
1758 ft · 36 sec · South Falkenburg Road
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Turn left onto Causeway Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Causeway Boulevard
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Continue on West Lumsden Road
2 mi · 4 min · West Lumsden Road
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Continue on East Lumsden Road
1.5 km · 2 min · East Lumsden Road
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Turn right onto Lithia Pinecrest Road
9.7 mi · 17 min · Lithia Pinecrest Road
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Turn right onto South County Road 39
39 m · 3 sec · South County Road 39
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South County Road 39
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Pinecrest.
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.
Lithia Pinecrest Road
Turn right onto Lithia Pinecrest Road
9.73 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Tampa and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pinecrest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Pinecrest?
The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brandon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Tampa and 11.5 miles from Pinecrest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.36 one way or $6.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Tampa and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pinecrest.
Stop Ideas Near Brandon
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 Brandon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Pinecrest. Straight-line distance: 20.25 mi (32.59 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 Pinecrest
Village in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 19,006 |
| Coordinates | 27.8500300, -82.1456400 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pinecrest (-82.14564, 27.85003)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $3.97 | $7.93 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.52 | $7.05 |
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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