How far is Tampa, FL from Pinellas Park, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Pinellas Park, FL is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Pinellas Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Pinellas Park.
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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
1031 ft · 22 sec · North Tampa Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward FL 618 Toll: Saint Petersburg
825 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Continue on West Gandy Boulevard
5.9 mi · 8 min · West Gandy Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Gandy Boulevard
3.7 mi · 5 min · Gandy Boulevard
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Continue on Gandy Boulevard
2533 ft · 50 sec · Gandy Boulevard
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Continue on Park Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Park Boulevard
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Turn right onto 49th Street North
1286 ft · 26 sec · 49th Street North
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Turn right onto 78th Avenue North
41 m · 4 sec · 78th Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 78th Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Pinellas Park.
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 Gandy Boulevard
Continue on West Gandy Boulevard
5.94 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tampa and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Pinellas Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Pinellas Park?
The road trip is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Gandy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Tampa and 9.1 miles from Pinellas Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Tampa and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Pinellas Park.
Stop Ideas Near Gandy
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Pinellas Park. Straight-line distance: 16.4 mi (26.4 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 Pinellas Park
A city in Pinellas County, Florida.
| Population | 54,854 |
| Coordinates | 27.8428000, -82.6995400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pinellas Park (-82.69954, 27.8428)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $3.13 | $6.27 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $2.78 | $5.57 |
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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