How far is Tampa, FL from Silver Lake, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Silver Lake, FL is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Silver Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Silver Lake.
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Start on East Kennedy Boulevard
122 m · 17 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Ashley Drive
1748 ft · 49 sec · North Ashley Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 275
1164 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 North
843 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
17 mi · 21 min
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Merge slight left
52.9 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 44: Inverness, Wildwood
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
40 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
11.9 mi · 17 min
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Continue on West Main Street
3.7 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto East Dixie Avenue
544 ft · 15 sec · East Dixie Avenue
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Turn right onto East North Boulevard
3.5 mi · 6 min · East North Boulevard
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Turn left onto Stewart Lane
1081 ft · 31 sec · Stewart Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Silver Lake Drive
1.2 mi · 3 min · Silver Lake Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Silver Lake Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Silver Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 275 North
Merge slight left
52.9 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Silver Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Silver Lake?
The road trip is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Hill 'n Dale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.3 miles from Tampa and 46.2 miles from Silver Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.52 one way or $27.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Silver Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Hill 'n Dale
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 Hill 'n Dale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Silver Lake. Straight-line distance: 73.68 mi (118.57 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 Silver Lake
Town in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
| Population | 1,879 |
| Coordinates | 28.8419300, -81.7984100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Silver Lake (-81.79841, 28.84193)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $13.52 | $27.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.98 | $29.97 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $15.96 | $31.92 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $14.18 | $28.36 |
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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