How far is Tampa, FL from Shady Hills, FL?

The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Shady Hills, FL is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
41.11 mi
00h 57m
Flight
32.37 mi
52.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.37 mi
Kilometers
52.09 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.11 mi
Kilometers
66.16 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shady Hills
Sat, Apr 25, 7:21 PM EDT
Return by in Tampa
Sat, Apr 25, 8:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tampa
2026-04-25T18:24
Arrive Shady Hills
Sat, Apr 25, 7:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Cheval
FL

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

From Tampa
20.6 mi
00h 28m
To Shady Hills
20.5 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Shady Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Shady Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on East Kennedy Boulevard

    122 m · 17 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Ashley Drive

    1748 ft · 49 sec · North Ashley Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 275

    1164 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 275 South

    2434 ft · 60 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60 West: Tampa International Airport, Clearwater

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Memorial Highway

    2060 ft · 35 sec · Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Veterans Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane

    3.2 mi · 4 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Expressway

    1 km · 48 sec · Veterans Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Veterans Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Suncoast Parkway

    14.6 mi · 16 min · Suncoast Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 52: San Antonio, Dade City

    1813 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Road 52

    3115 ft · 58 sec · State Road 52

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Shady Hills Road

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Shady Hills Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bosley Drive

    2562 ft · 2 min · Bosley Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Monteverde Drive

    1323 ft · 60 sec · Monteverde Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Dalberg Drive

    42 m · 6 sec · Dalberg Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dalberg Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Shady Hills.

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Suncoast Parkway
14.6 mi · 36%
Veterans Expressway
10.1 mi · 25%
Shady Hills Road
5.7 mi · 14%
I 275 South
4.41 mi · 11%
FL 589 Toll Express Lane
3.23 mi · 8%
State Road 52
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Suncoast Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Suncoast Parkway

14.6 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
32.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheval
00h 28m from Tampa
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tampa and Sunny near Shady Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Shady Hills?

The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Cheval is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Tampa and 20.5 miles from Shady Hills.

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

The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.01 one way or $12.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tampa and Sunny near Shady Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Cheval

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

38 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

40 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
RAIL

Lakeland

56 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Shady Hills. Straight-line distance: 32.37 mi (52.09 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
Shady Hills

#2 Shady Hills

Census designated place

Population11,523
Coordinates28.4100000, -82.5428800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Tampa (-82.45843, 27.94752)
End: Shady Hills (-82.54288, 28.41)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.49 L · about $6.01
Round trip
$12.03
2.9 gal · 10.98 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $6.01 $12.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.66 $13.33
Premium $4.90 $7.10 $14.20
Diesel $4.35 $6.31 $12.61

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 · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Tampa and Shady Hills. The current time is 18:24:34.

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.