How far is Tangelo Park, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Tangelo Park, FL to Tampa, FL is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tangelo Park and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tangelo Park and Tampa.
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Start on Anzio Street
31 m · 10 sec · Anzio Street
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Turn left onto Mandarin Drive
2036 ft · 1 min · Mandarin Drive
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Turn right onto West Sand Lake Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Sand Lake Road
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Turn left onto Universal Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Universal Boulevard
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Turn right onto Pointe Plaza Avenue
2216 ft · 48 sec · Pointe Plaza Avenue
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Turn left onto International Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · International Drive
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Take the ramp left toward FL 528 Toll West
1830 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway
1.2 km · 50 sec · Beachline Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 4 West: Tampa
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
69.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight left toward FL 618 Toll: Port of Tampa, West Selmon Expressway Toll
1.1 km · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown, West Selmonm Expressway Toll
1161 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown, West Selmon Expressway Toll
2296 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East
1212 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto East Kennedy Boulevard
1885 ft · 1 min · East Kennedy Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tangelo Park and Tampa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 4 West
Merge slight left
69.2 mi · 01h 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 Tangelo Park and Partly Sunny near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tangelo Park to Tampa?
The road trip is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Gibsonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Tangelo Park and 38.3 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71 miles (114.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.37 one way or $22.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tangelo Park and Partly Sunny near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Gibsonia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tangelo Park and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 70.95 mi (114.19 km).
#1 Tangelo Park
Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida
| Population | 2,231 |
| Coordinates | 28.4558400, -81.4459000 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $11.37 | $22.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.59 | $25.19 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $13.42 | $26.83 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $11.92 | $23.84 |
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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