How far is Tampa, FL from Timber Pines, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Timber Pines, FL is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
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 Pasco 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 Timber Pines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Timber Pines.
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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 left to continue on Veterans Expressway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane
3.2 mi · 4 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Expressway
1 km · 48 sec · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Suncoast Parkway
14.6 mi · 16 min · Suncoast Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 52: San Antonio, Dade City
1999 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto State Road 52
7.3 mi · 12 min · State Road 52
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Turn right onto Little Road
5.1 mi · 8 min · Little Road
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Turn right onto US Highway 19
2.7 mi · 4 min · US Highway 19
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Continue on Commercial Way
3 mi · 4 min · Commercial Way
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Turn right onto Timber Pines Drive
1280 ft · 58 sec · Timber Pines Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Timber Pines Boulevard
571 ft · 30 sec · Timber Pines Boulevard
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Turn left onto Augusta Drive
751 ft · 34 sec · Augusta Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Westchester Boulevard
786 ft · 40 sec · Westchester Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Timber Pines Boulevard
3277 ft · 2 min · Timber Pines Boulevard
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Turn right
1760 ft · 2 min
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Turn left
89 m · 21 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 Timber Pines.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Suncoast Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Suncoast Parkway
14.6 mi · 00h 16m
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 Timber Pines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Timber Pines?
The road trip is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Land O' Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Tampa and 26.8 miles from Timber Pines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.88 one way or $15.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Timber Pines.
Stop Ideas Near Land O' Lakes
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 Land O' Lakes.
Union Station
Dade City, Florida
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Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Timber Pines. Straight-line distance: 37.18 mi (59.83 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 Timber Pines
Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida
| Population | 5,386 |
| Coordinates | 28.4702800, -82.6031600 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Timber Pines (-82.60316, 28.47028)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.73 | $17.46 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $9.30 | $18.60 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $8.26 | $16.53 |
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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