How far is Tampa, FL from Rotonda West, FL?

The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Rotonda West, FL is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.91 mi
01h 56m
Flight
74.22 mi
119.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.22 mi
Kilometers
119.45 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.91 mi
Kilometers
147.92 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rotonda West
Fri, May 29, 3:17 PM EDT
Return by in Tampa
Fri, May 29, 5:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tampa
2026-05-29T13:20
Arrive Rotonda West
Fri, May 29, 3:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tampa
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Samoset
FL

Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida

From Tampa
46 mi
00h 58m
To Rotonda West
45.9 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph W
Destination
86°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Rotonda West.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Rotonda West.

  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

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Naples

    2585 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 765: Englewood, Venice

    2469 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Jacaranda Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Jacaranda Boulevard

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jacaranda Boulevard

    60 m · 3 sec · Jacaranda Boulevard

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Jacaranda Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Jacaranda Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Englewood Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Englewood Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Indiana Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · North Indiana Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on South McCall Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South McCall Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Placida Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Placida Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Rotonda Boulevard West

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Rotonda Boulevard West

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Rotonda Circle

    3146 ft · 2 min · Rotonda Circle

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Golfview Road

    1248 ft · 57 sec · Golfview Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Golfview Terrace

    157 m · 25 sec · Golfview Terrace

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Golfview Place

    44 m · 6 sec · Golfview Place

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golfview Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Rotonda West.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
62.6 mi · 68%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
7.82 mi · 9%
Jacaranda Boulevard
5.13 mi · 6%
Placida Road
4.24 mi · 5%
Englewood Road
4.08 mi · 4%
North Indiana Avenue
3.44 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

55.8 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
74.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Samoset
00h 58m from Tampa
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tampa and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rotonda West.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Rotonda West?

The road trip is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Samoset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Tampa and 45.9 miles from Rotonda West.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.44 one way or $26.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tampa and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rotonda West.

Stop Ideas Near Samoset

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

BUS

Bradenton, Florida

7 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

15 mi away
1993 Main Street
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

44 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Union Station

54 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Rotonda West. Straight-line distance: 74.22 mi (119.45 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
Rotonda West

#2 Rotonda West

Census designated place

Population3,435
Coordinates26.8836800, -82.2900900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Tampa (-82.45843, 27.94752)
End: Rotonda West (-82.29009, 26.88368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.24 gal
12.28 L · about $13.44
Round trip
$26.88
6.48 gal · 24.56 L
Estimated CO2
28.8 kg one way
Round trip: 57.6 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $13.44 $26.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.89 $29.78
Premium $4.90 $15.86 $31.73
Diesel $4.35 $14.09 $28.19

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Tampa and Rotonda West. The current time is 13:20:12.

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.