How far is Tampa, FL from Trinity, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Trinity, FL is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (34 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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 49m.
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 Hillsborough County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Trinity.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Trinity.
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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
1.2 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ehrlich Road
753 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Gunn Highway
633 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Ehrlich Road
2434 ft · 48 sec · Ehrlich Road
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Continue on Gunn Highway
2645 ft · 56 sec · Gunn Highway
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Continue on Gunn Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Gunn Highway
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Continue straight
149 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Race Track Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Race Track Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Boy Scout Road
15 m · 1 sec · Boy Scout Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Boy Scout Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Boy Scout Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tarpon Springs Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Tarpon Springs Road
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Continue on Keystone Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Keystone Road
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Turn right onto East Lake Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Lake Road
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Turn right onto Trinity Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Trinity Boulevard
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Turn left onto Trinity Oaks Boulevard
792 ft · 40 sec · Trinity Oaks Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Arlinbrook Drive
2058 ft · 2 min · Arlinbrook Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kinsmere Drive
1089 ft · 52 sec · Kinsmere Drive
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Turn left onto Saffron Way
59 m · 9 sec · Saffron Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saffron Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Trinity.
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.
Veterans Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Expressway
4.53 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving Tampa and Sunny near Trinity.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Trinity?
The road trip is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Citrus Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Tampa and 15.2 miles from Trinity.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.1 miles (34 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.44 one way or $8.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tampa and Sunny near Trinity.
Stop Ideas Near Citrus Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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 Citrus Park.
Union Station
St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida
Dade City, Florida
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Trinity. Straight-line distance: 21.1 mi (33.96 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 Trinity
Trinity is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.1808500, -82.6817700 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Trinity (-82.68177, 28.18085)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $5.24 | $10.48 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $4.65 | $9.31 |
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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