How far is Tarpon Springs, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Tarpon Springs, FL to Tampa, FL is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tarpon Springs and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tarpon Springs and Tampa.
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Start on West Tarpon Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · West Tarpon Avenue
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Turn right onto US Highway 19
5.5 mi · 8 min · US Highway 19
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Turn left onto Tampa Road
6.2 mi · 10 min · Tampa Road
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Continue on West Hillsborough Avenue
4.9 mi · 7 min · West Hillsborough Avenue
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Turn right onto Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway
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Turn slight right onto Independence Parkway
3064 ft · 1 min · Independence Parkway
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Take the ramp straight
3250 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway
3038 ft · 52 sec · Veterans Expressway
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Continue on Memorial Highway
794 ft · 14 sec · Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Tampa
1333 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 275: Tampa
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown East, Downtown West
118 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown West, Ashley Drive, Tampa Street
1315 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Tampa Street, Seaport Aquarium, Amalie Arena, Harbour Island, Convention Center
692 ft · 17 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Tampa Street
1318 ft · 55 sec · North Tampa Street
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Turn left onto East Twiggs Street
86 m · 12 sec · East Twiggs Street
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Turn right onto North Franklin Street
587 ft · 32 sec · North Franklin Street
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Turn right onto East Kennedy Boulevard
53 m · 5 sec · 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 Tarpon Springs and Tampa.
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.
Tampa Road
Turn left onto Tampa Road
6.17 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tarpon Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tarpon Springs to Tampa?
The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Oldsmar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Tarpon Springs and 17.3 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.56 one way or $9.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Tarpon Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Oldsmar
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Pinellas Park
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 Oldsmar.
St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida
Union Station
Dade City, Florida
Bradenton, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tarpon Springs and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 22.79 mi (36.67 km).
#1 Tarpon Springs
City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States
| Population | 25,624 |
| Coordinates | 28.1461200, -82.7567700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.56 | $9.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $5.39 | $10.77 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $4.79 | $9.57 |
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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