How far is Tampa, FL from South Pasadena, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to South Pasadena, FL is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Logan County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and South Pasadena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and South Pasadena.
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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
2.4 mi · 3 min · Gandy Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Saint Petersburg
1787 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange Groves Winery
1409 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
4.2 mi · 8 min · 5th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 66th Street North
1132 ft · 31 sec · 66th Street North
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Keep slight right to continue on Pasadena Avenue North
1.5 mi · 3 min · Pasadena Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pasadena Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and South Pasadena.
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.
Clear leaving Tampa and Sunny near South Pasadena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to South Pasadena?
The road trip is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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 13.5 miles from Tampa and 13.4 miles from South Pasadena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.94 one way or $7.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Tampa and Sunny near South Pasadena.
Stop Ideas Near Gandy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Pinellas Park
Clearwater Water System Maintenance
City Of Treasure Island
Belleair Bluffs City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gandy.
St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida
Union Station
Bradenton, Florida
Sarasota, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and South Pasadena. Straight-line distance: 21.63 mi (34.81 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 South Pasadena
City in Florida
| Population | 5,067 |
| Coordinates | 27.7550300, -82.7376000 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Pasadena (-82.7376, 27.75503)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.94 | $7.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.37 | $8.73 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
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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