How far is Tampa, FL from Zephyrhills, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Zephyrhills, FL is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Zephyrhills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Zephyrhills.
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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
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 301, US 92 East: Riverview, Zephyrhills
940 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 301 North: Zephyrhills
2363 ft · 58 sec
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Turn straight
1237 ft · 19 sec
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Turn slight right onto US 301 North: Zephyrhills
1366 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
19.1 mi · 27 min
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue
44 m · 3 sec · 5th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Zephyrhills.
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.
US 301 North
Continue straight
19.1 mi · 00h 27m
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 Zephyrhills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Zephyrhills?
The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Thonotosassa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from Tampa and 14.7 miles from Zephyrhills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.31 one way or $8.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Zephyrhills.
Stop Ideas Near Thonotosassa
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 Thonotosassa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Zephyrhills. Straight-line distance: 26 mi (41.85 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 Zephyrhills
City in Florida
| Population | 17,019 |
| Coordinates | 28.2336200, -82.1811900 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Zephyrhills (-82.18119, 28.23362)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 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 | $4.31 | $8.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.78 | $9.56 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $4.52 | $9.05 |
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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