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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.79 mi
01h 18m
Flight
37.18 mi
59.83 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.18 mi
Kilometers
59.83 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.79 mi
Kilometers
86.57 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Timber Pines
Thu, Apr 23, 3:54 AM EDT
Return by in Tampa
Thu, Apr 23, 5:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tampa
2026-04-23T02:35
Arrive Timber Pines
Thu, Apr 23, 3:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tampa
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Land O' Lakes
FL

Census-designated place in Pasco County, Florida

From Tampa
27 mi
00h 39m
To Timber Pines
26.8 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph ESE
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph ENE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Kennedy Boulevard

    122 m · 17 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Ashley Drive

    1748 ft · 49 sec · North Ashley Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 275

    1164 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 275 South

    2434 ft · 60 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60 West: Tampa International Airport, Clearwater

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Memorial Highway

    2060 ft · 35 sec · Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Veterans Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane

    3.2 mi · 4 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Expressway

    1 km · 48 sec · Veterans Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Veterans Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Suncoast Parkway

    14.6 mi · 16 min · Suncoast Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 52: San Antonio, Dade City

    1999 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Road 52

    7.3 mi · 12 min · State Road 52

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Little Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Little Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto US Highway 19

    2.7 mi · 4 min · US Highway 19

  17. 17

    Continue on Commercial Way

    3 mi · 4 min · Commercial Way

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Timber Pines Drive

    1280 ft · 58 sec · Timber Pines Drive

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Timber Pines Boulevard

    571 ft · 30 sec · Timber Pines Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Augusta Drive

    751 ft · 34 sec · Augusta Drive

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Westchester Boulevard

    786 ft · 40 sec · Westchester Boulevard

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Timber Pines Boulevard

    3277 ft · 2 min · Timber Pines Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right

    1760 ft · 2 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    89 m · 21 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Timber Pines.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Suncoast Parkway
14.6 mi · 27%
Veterans Expressway
10.1 mi · 19%
State Road 52
7.34 mi · 14%
Little Road
5.06 mi · 9%
I 275 South
4.41 mi · 8%
FL 589 Toll Express Lane
3.23 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
37.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Land O' Lakes
00h 39m from Tampa
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Land O' Lakes, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Land O' Lakes.

RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

31 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

48 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Lakeland

53 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Timber Pines. Straight-line distance: 37.18 mi (59.83 km).

Tampa

#1 Tampa

The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.

Population407,599
Coordinates27.9475200, -82.4584300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Timber Pines

#2 Timber Pines

Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida

Population5,386
Coordinates28.4702800, -82.6031600
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Tampa (-82.45843, 27.94752)
End: Timber Pines (-82.60316, 28.47028)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.19 L · about $7.88
Round trip
$15.76
3.8 gal · 14.38 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tampa and Timber Pines. The current time is 02:35:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.