How far is Tampa, FL from Winston, FL?

The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Winston, FL is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.6 mi
00h 37m
Flight
27.68 mi
44.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.68 mi
Kilometers
44.55 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.6 mi
Kilometers
49.24 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston
Tue, Nov 10, 4:40 AM EST
Return by in Tampa
Tue, Nov 10, 5:18 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tampa
2026-11-10T04:02
Arrive Winston
Tue, Nov 10, 4:40 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tampa
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Seffner
FL

Unincorporated community in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States

From Tampa
15.3 mi
00h 18m
To Winston
15.3 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 mph ESE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 6 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Winston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Winston.

  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 right to continue on I 275 North

    843 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando

    2472 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    24.7 mi · 28 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward County Line Road

    2028 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    2700 ft · 1 min · County Line Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto New Tampa Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · New Tampa Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Airport Road

    2010 ft · 43 sec · Airport Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Old Tampa Highway

    1691 ft · 34 sec · Old Tampa Highway

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Tampa Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
25.2 mi · 82%
New Tampa Highway
2.3 mi · 8%
County Line Road
0.9 mi · 3%
I 275 North
0.86 mi · 3%
Airport Road
0.38 mi · 1%
North Ashley Drive
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 4 East

Continue straight

24.7 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
27.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seffner
00h 18m from Tampa
Leave By
7:14 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tampa and Partly Sunny near Winston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Winston?

The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Seffner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Tampa and 15.3 miles from Winston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EST.

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 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tampa and Partly Sunny near Winston.

Stop Ideas Near Seffner

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Seffner, 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 Seffner.

RAIL

Union Station

18 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
RAIL

Lakeland

33 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

33 mi away
600 East Main Street
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

43 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Winston. Straight-line distance: 27.68 mi (44.55 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
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#2 Winston

Winston is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates28.0316900, -82.0148100
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Tampa (-82.45843, 27.94752)
End: Winston (-82.01481, 28.03169)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
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.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.09 L · about $4.11
Round trip
$8.21
2.16 gal · 8.18 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.80 $4.11 $8.21
Mid-grade $4.29 $4.63 $9.26
Premium $4.63 $5.00 $10.01
Diesel $5.90 $6.37 $12.75

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Tampa and Winston. The current time is 04:02:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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