How far is Tampa, FL from Thonotosassa, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Thonotosassa, FL is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Thonotosassa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Thonotosassa.
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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
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 579: Mango, Thonotosassa
1677 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn right
42 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Thonotosassa.
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.
I 4 East
Continue straight
9.35 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Thonotosassa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Thonotosassa?
The road trip is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Temple Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Tampa and 7.8 miles from Thonotosassa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.28 one way or $4.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Thonotosassa.
Stop Ideas Near Temple Terrace
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Thonotosassa. Straight-line distance: 12.35 mi (19.88 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 Thonotosassa
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
| Population | 13,014 |
| Coordinates | 28.0614100, -82.3023100 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thonotosassa (-82.30231, 28.06141)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $2.39 | $4.79 |
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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