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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.93 mi
00h 37m
Flight
20.25 mi
32.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.25 mi
Kilometers
32.59 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.93 mi
Kilometers
36.91 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pinecrest
Sat, May 30, 1:04 PM EDT
Return by in Tampa
Sat, May 30, 1:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tampa
2026-05-30T12:27
Arrive Pinecrest
Sat, May 30, 1:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tampa
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Brandon
FL

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, Florida.

From Tampa
11.4 mi
00h 18m
To Pinecrest
11.5 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Kennedy Boulevard

    36 m · 11 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Tampa Street

    90 m · 13 sec · North Tampa Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Jackson Street

    2823 ft · 2 min · East Jackson Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on East Jackson Street

    21 m · 4 sec · East Jackson Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Nebraska Avenue

    123 m · 10 sec · North Nebraska Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 618 Toll East: Brandon

    853 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Brandon Mall

    1550 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Falkenburg Road

    1758 ft · 36 sec · South Falkenburg Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Causeway Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Causeway Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on West Lumsden Road

    2 mi · 4 min · West Lumsden Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East Lumsden Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Lumsden Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lithia Pinecrest Road

    9.7 mi · 17 min · Lithia Pinecrest Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South County Road 39

    39 m · 3 sec · South County Road 39

  15. 15

    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.

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lithia Pinecrest Road
9.73 mi · 42%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
7.51 mi · 33%
West Lumsden Road
1.98 mi · 9%
Causeway Boulevard
1.23 mi · 5%
East Lumsden Road
0.96 mi · 4%
East Jackson Street
0.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
20.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brandon
00h 18m from Tampa
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Union Station

16 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
RAIL

Lakeland

35 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

35 mi away
600 East Main Street
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

41 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Pinecrest. Straight-line distance: 20.25 mi (32.59 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
Pinecrest

#2 Pinecrest

Village in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population19,006
Coordinates27.8500300, -82.1456400
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Tampa (-82.45843, 27.94752)
End: Pinecrest (-82.14564, 27.85003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.06 L · about $3.36
Round trip
$6.72
1.62 gal · 6.12 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Tampa and Pinecrest. The current time is 12:27:05.

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.