How far is Tampa, FL from Tarpon Springs, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Tarpon Springs, FL is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Tarpon Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Tarpon Springs.
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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 left to continue on I 275 South
2434 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60 West: Tampa International Airport, Clearwater
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Memorial Highway
2060 ft · 35 sec · Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Memorial Highway
1221 ft · 21 sec · Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 576: Eisenhower Boulevard, Air Cargo
1656 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Memorial Highway
2.6 mi · 5 min · Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Hillsborough Avenue
4.9 mi · 7 min · Hillsborough Avenue
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Continue on Tampa Road
6.2 mi · 10 min · Tampa Road
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Turn right onto US Highway 19
5.4 mi · 8 min · US Highway 19
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Turn left onto East Tarpon Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · East Tarpon Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Tarpon Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Tarpon Springs.
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.
Tampa Road
Continue on Tampa Road
6.16 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Tampa and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Tarpon Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Tarpon Springs?
The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Oldsmar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Tampa and 14 miles from Tarpon Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Tampa and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Tarpon Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Oldsmar
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Pinellas Park
Clearwater Water System Maintenance
Dunedin City Hall
56th St @ Temple Terrace City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oldsmar.
St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida
Union Station
Dade City, Florida
Bradenton, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Tarpon Springs. Straight-line distance: 22.79 mi (36.67 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 Tarpon Springs
City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States
| Population | 25,624 |
| Coordinates | 28.1461200, -82.7567700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tarpon Springs (-82.75677, 28.14612)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.11 | $8.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $4.85 | $9.69 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
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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