How far is Tampa, FL from Tangelo Park, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Tangelo Park, FL is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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 31m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Tangelo Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Tangelo Park.
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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
1.1 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando
2472 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
60.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
13.4 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right
1706 ft · 27 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 435: Kirkman Road
976 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 435 South: Kirkman Road, International Drive
1214 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Kirkman Road
976 ft · 19 sec · Kirkman Road
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Turn left onto International Drive
864 ft · 38 sec · International Drive
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Turn right onto Grand National Drive
127 m · 17 sec · Grand National Drive
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Turn left onto Vanguard Street
3210 ft · 2 min · Vanguard Street
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Turn right onto Mandarin Drive
1984 ft · 60 sec · Mandarin Drive
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Turn left onto Anzio Street
31 m · 5 sec · Anzio Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Anzio Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Tangelo Park.
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 4 East
Continue straight
60.9 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Tangelo Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Tangelo Park?
The road trip is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Gibsonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.2 miles from Tampa and 39.2 miles from Tangelo Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71 miles (114.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.49 one way or $22.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Tangelo Park.
Stop Ideas Near Gibsonia
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 Gibsonia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Tangelo Park. Straight-line distance: 70.95 mi (114.19 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 Tangelo Park
Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida
| Population | 2,231 |
| Coordinates | 28.4558400, -81.4459000 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tangelo Park (-81.4459, 28.45584)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $11.49 | $22.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.73 | $25.46 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $13.56 | $27.12 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $12.05 | $24.10 |
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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