How far is Venice Gardens, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Venice Gardens, FL to Tampa, FL is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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 15m.
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 Manatee County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Venice Gardens and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Venice Gardens and Tampa.
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Start on Shamrock Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Shamrock Boulevard
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Turn right onto Center Road
2597 ft · 1 min · Center Road
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Turn left onto Jacaranda Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Jacaranda Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jacaranda Boulevard
65 m · 4 sec · Jacaranda Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Jacaranda Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Jacaranda Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Tampa
1931 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
61.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 618 Toll West, Selmon Expressway West: Tampa, Port of Tampa
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
7.8 mi · 9 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 Venice Gardens 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 75 North
Merge slight left
61.2 mi · 01h 07m
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 Venice Gardens and Sunny near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Venice Gardens to Tampa?
The road trip is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Ellenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Venice Gardens and 38.3 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.20 one way or $22.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Venice Gardens and Sunny near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Ellenton
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 Ellenton.
Bradenton, Florida
Sarasota, Florida
St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Venice Gardens and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 60.5 mi (97.36 km).
#1 Venice Gardens
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
| Population | 7,104 |
| Coordinates | 27.0731100, -82.4076000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $11.20 | $22.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.41 | $24.82 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $13.22 | $26.44 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $11.75 | $23.49 |
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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